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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

I cant get this question right, I have tried all methods, anyone knows how to solve it?

strings lecture

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

2 Answers

Try doing .format() directly on the string :)

name = "arturo"
subject = "Treehouse loves {}".format(name)

Good luck! ~alex

thank you!

Your welcome :)

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

You forgot the part about the assignment.

When they say "Assign this to the variable subject again.", it's a hint that you will need an assignment operator (=) between subject and the rest of the line.

thanks !