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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Use input()

Posted by Sabry Salman
Sabry Salman
2,465 Points

input command

this is a simple command to define 'age' with an input command, but i can't seem to figure out whats wrong?

age.py 
age = input("What is your age?  ")

2 Answers

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

Hi Sabry,

You code is correct in syntax. However, the challenges are very picky and the instructions need to be followed exactly or the code checker gets confused, and you will get a Bummer even if the code is functional.

Here the instructions say: "You might need to add a space in there, though."
But you added 2 spaces. Just delete one of the spaces and the code passes.

Nice Job! :) :dizzy:

Sabry Salman
Sabry Salman
2,465 Points
Sabry Salman
Sabry Salman
2,465 Points

gotcha. thank you so much