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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Posted by Jonathan Mporampora
Jonathan Mporampora
369 Points

Why wont this work?

I defined the variable "name" and made the variable "subject" equal Treehouse loves {}. i dont know why the .format method is not working.

strings.py 
name = 'jonathan'
subject = 'Treehouse loves {}'
print(subject.format(name))

1 Answer

Clayton Perszyk
MOD
Clayton Perszyk
Treehouse Moderator 48,850 Points
Clayton Perszyk
Clayton Perszyk
Treehouse Moderator 48,850 Points

Hey Jonathon,

Your code is legitimate and should work as seen here, https://repl.it/repls/KindheartedTeemingEquestrian. The problem is with what the challenge is testing for; Call .format directly on the string and the result will be assigned to subject. Also, no need to print anything.

Jonathan Mporampora
Jonathan Mporampora
369 Points

I don't understand your answer.