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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

David Sanchez
David Sanchez
623 Points
Posted by David Sanchez
David Sanchez
623 Points

Challenge: Raising an Exception

Could someone review and assist?

Stuck with this code challenge and don't know how to fix.

Thank you!

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if product_idea <= 3:
        raise ValueError("Product idea is too short!")
    return product_idea + "inator"

1 Answer

Terrence Mupeta
Terrence Mupeta
20,249 Points

hie You are forgetting a magic word which allows you to count the length of a string kkk... in short you need the len() function your if should be like this..

if len(product_idea) < 3: if it doesnt check my equality operator lm not gud with them