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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Posted by Kingsley Ihemere
Kingsley Ihemere
Courses Plus Student 269 Points

how to use .format placeholder

I need to use .format placeholder but the communication is not clear

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

2 Answers

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points

This challenge is looking for two things:

  • using format on the same line as the assignment to subject
  • use the variable name as the argument to the format method

Post back if you need more help. Good luck!!!

Kingsley Ihemere
PLUS
Kingsley Ihemere
Courses Plus Student 269 Points
Kingsley Ihemere
Kingsley Ihemere
Courses Plus Student 269 Points

Hello Chris, Thank you hugely. I got it