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Python Python Basics (2015) Python for Beginners Create a variable

Posted by Erik Keippel
Erik Keippel
44 Points

'name=erik"'

can someone tell me what exactly is wrong here with this code?

variable.py
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 Points

Hi Erik Keippel

I have deleted duplicate threads you have posted regarding this particular question. Both Cameron and Henrik have provided answers with explanations. Please try not to post multiple threads for the same questions as this clutters the Community.

Thank you :)

Jason ~Community Moderator

2 Answers

Cameron Lauf
PLUS
Cameron Lauf
Courses Plus Student 8,115 Points
Cameron Lauf
Cameron Lauf
Courses Plus Student 8,115 Points

You're close Erik! When setting a variable you only need quotes around the value. The value here is your name. It should look like name = "Erik". Hope this helps you out.