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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Justin Seymour
Justin Seymour
356 Points

raise an exception

i have 2 syntax error and not sure where I'm wrong.

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    return product_idea + "inator"
suggest = input(Brand name")
if len(product_idea) <=  3:
    raise ValueError("Please enter more letters.  ")
sterlyng roehrig
sterlyng roehrig
835 Points

you need "" around product_idea the last time, and brand name also needs to be "" wrapped

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,186 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,186 Points

There are a few issues:

  • all code that is part of a function must be indented more than the "def" line
  • all logic code must come before the return (anything after is ignored)
  • the argument is being passed in, so you don't need to input anything
  • the instructions say to check for "less than 3 characters" (not less than or equal).
Peyton Maynard
Peyton Maynard
236 Points
Peyton Maynard
Peyton Maynard
236 Points

Everything after return is irrelevant, including the suggest variable. All you needed was your if and raise statements within your function before returning.