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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Kaden Currier
Kaden Currier
1,490 Points

me and my friend can't seem to understand what to do with Raise an Exception. please help

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    return product_idea + "inator"

1 Answer

James Arnold
James Arnold
3,986 Points
James Arnold
James Arnold
3,986 Points

Raising errors can be tough! First, it's asking us to raise the ValueError if the length of the product idea is less than 3 characters.

How can we determine if the product idea entered is less than three characters? If the product idea is less than three characters, raise the ValueError! If it's not, return the product idea.

Hope this helps! If you've got more questions feel free to ask.