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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Posted by Joshua Benson
Joshua Benson
551 Points

I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with the .format fuction? Am I supposed to print it? I can't seem to pass this.

I have tried using print(subject.format(name)) and that doesn't seem to work either.

strings.py 
name="Josh Benson"
subject="Treehpouse loves {}"
subject.format(name)

1 Answer

Jason Anders
MOD
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

Hey Joshua,

First, you have a spelling error in your string. Somehow a 'p' worked its way into "Treehouse". (This will actually cause the task to fail).

Second, the task ask you to format the string using .format(), but you are trying to format the variable. So, the hint for this task is that the formatting needs to be done on the actual string. You've got all the right elements... but there should only be two lines of code. :)

Give it another go with this in mind. :dizzy: