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

Mickael Morin
Mickael Morin
2,589 Points
Posted by Mickael Morin
Mickael Morin
2,589 Points

Can't get it this code right

Can't get it this code right

trial.py 
def add(one, two):
  try: 
    test = float(one) + float(two)
  except ValueError:
    return None
  else
    return test

1 Answer

Nathan Tallack
Nathan Tallack
22,160 Points
Nathan Tallack
Nathan Tallack
22,160 Points

You are going to kick yourself when you see it.

def add(one, two):
  try: 
    test = float(one) + float(two)
  except ValueError:
    return None
  else:  ## You were missing the colon here.  ;)
    return test