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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Posted by Robert Darby
Robert Darby
9,360 Points

Works in console but doesn't pass the challenge?

This does exactly as expected in the python console but doesn't pass this challenge?

OK, so now use .format() on the string "Treehouse loves {}" to put your name into the placeholder. Assign this to the variable subject again.

name = "Robert"
subject = "Treehouse loves {}"
subject = subject.format(name)

Returns:

Bummer! Be sure to use the {} placeholder and the .format() method.

3 Answers

Josh Keenan
Josh Keenan
20,315 Points
Josh Keenan
Josh Keenan
20,315 Points

Here's my solution to the challenge!

name = 'Josh'
subject = 'Treehouse loves {}'.format(name)
Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points

While your solution is correct, the grader is looking for a line of code containing both { } and .format()

Robert Darby
Robert Darby
9,360 Points
Robert Darby
Robert Darby
9,360 Points

Perfect,

Thanks