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Python

Posted by Nick Kolarik
Nick Kolarik
3,747 Points

"Bummer: Try again!" but code works in IDE...

This code works in an ide, why not here?

instances.py 
def combiner(arb_list):
    strings = ""
    nums = 0
    for item in arb_list:
        if isinstance(item, str):
            strings += item
        if isinstance(item, (float, int)):
            nums += item

    final = strings + str(nums)
    return final
Dave StSomeWhere
Dave StSomeWhere
19,870 Points
Dave StSomeWhere
Dave StSomeWhere
19,870 Points

Your code passed for me - I think the challenge bot is goofed up - try closing your browser, open anew and try it again.

1 Answer

Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse Teacher
Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse Teacher

Hi, Nick Kolarik! I received your request for assistance. Unfortunately, I really don't know what to tell you because for me, it does work here. If I copy/paste your code directly into the challenge it passes with flying colors!

The question then becomes why it doesn't pass for you and my best guess is some caching issue either client-side or server-side. I'd suggest copying what you have here, restarting the challenge completely, and then pasting in this answer. You might even have to shut down the browser and restart it. From what I can tell, your code is spot on!

Hope you get this sorted out! :sparkles: