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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Otto linden
Otto linden
5,857 Points
Posted by Otto linden
Otto linden
5,857 Points

having trubbel whit {} and .format()

what's wrong?

strings.py 
name = "otto"
subject = "Treehouse loves {}" .format(name)

1 Answer

Ken Alger
STAFF
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher
Ken Alger
Ken Alger
Treehouse Teacher

Otto;

Remember that Python is sensitive to white space. The space between the end of your string and .format(name) is the issue there.

Post back if you're still stuck.

Ken