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Erik Jensen
Courses Plus Student 1,233 Pointswhy is this not working
shopping_list = []
def show_help():
print("what should we pick up at the store?")
print("""
Enter 'Done' to stop adding items.
Enter 'Show' to see what is currenly on your list.
Enter 'Help' for this help.
""")
while True:
ask for new item
new_item = input(">")
if new_item == 'Done':
break
elif new_item == 'Help':
show_help()
continue
shopping_list.append(new_item)
be able to quit the app
print out the list
print("Here is your list")
for item in shopping_list: print(item)
2 Answers
Aman Kapoor
Python Development Techdegree Student 25,113 PointsDid you try changing:
shopping_list.append(new_item)
to:
else:
shopping_list.append(new_item)
Anurag k
902 Pointsif you use elif you should definitely use else at the last
James Correnti
731 PointsThat should not matter in this case, since he is using continue and break in the if and elif