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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by john reid
john reid
90 Points

can someone tell me what i am doing wrong?

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if product_idea <= str(3):
        raise ValueError ('has to be more than 3 characters long')
    return product_idea + "inator"

1 Answer

Simon Coates
Simon Coates
8,481 Points
Simon Coates
Simon Coates
8,481 Points

Should probably use the len method. if you want more, see https://teamtreehouse.com/community/what-is-the-answer-51

john reid
john reid
90 Points

thanks for you help!