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Python Dates and Times in Python (2014) Let's Build a Timed Quiz App Simple Time Machine

Posted by Jassim Alhatem
Jassim Alhatem
20,883 Points

confused

can someone please explain to me why is it not working?

I'm lost.

time_machine.py 
import datetime

starter = datetime.datetime(2015, 10, 21, 16, 29)

def delorean(num):
    return starter.replace(hour=num)

1 Answer

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

The challenge wants you to return a datetime that is that many hours ahead from starter. So you will need to add a timedelta of hours to starter.

Jassim Alhatem
Jassim Alhatem
20,883 Points

I tried mate, can I get another hint. I've been slacking for the past 2 months.

Jassim Alhatem
Jassim Alhatem
20,883 Points

yooo nvm, I did it. I'm actually so stupid. thanks for the hint mate.