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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Tuples Stringcases

Todd Anderson
Todd Anderson
4,260 Points
Posted by Todd Anderson
Todd Anderson
4,260 Points

Error message is not clear about the issue? The code works in a python shell, so I am confused

Doesn't give me any info on my error.

stringcases.py 
def stringcases(str):
    return str.upper(), str.lower(), str.capitalize(), str[::-1]

1 Answer

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

Use .title(), not .capitalize(). It's a common mistake for this problem; don't worry. You're not alone.

.title() capitalizes every word in the string, whereas .capitalize() merely capitalizes the very first character, and nothing else.

Happy coding! :zap: ~Alex

Todd Anderson
Todd Anderson
4,260 Points
Todd Anderson
Todd Anderson
4,260 Points

Thank you! Very helpful to know.