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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Try and Except

Kade Carlson
Kade Carlson
5,928 Points
Posted by Kade Carlson
Kade Carlson
5,928 Points

Am I doing the else part right?

I'm struggling to find the bug here...If you know where it is can you please help me out?

trial.py 
def add(num1, num2):
try:
    return(float(num1) + float(num2))
except ValueError:
    return(None)
else:
    return(num1 + num2)

1 Answer

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

You are really close! Just remember that Python is picky about indentation.

All of the lines except the first aren't indented (spaced) enough.

Add four spaces to the beginning of every line except the first to pass.

I hope this helps :grin:

:dizzy: ~Alex

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

No problem :smile:

Can you please provide a "Best Answer" so that this question is marked as Answered? Thank you. :wink:

~Alex