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Python Python Basics (2015) Shopping List App Break

Posted by barrysw
barrysw
2,110 Points

I have been through this course twice and I get to a simple (should be simple) and get stuck I do not know how to ask a

good question or even know where to look to understand what the "Bummer!" is wrong 

def loopy(items):
  for item in items:
    print(item)
    if item == "STOP":
      break

How can one learn this stuff?

[MOD: added ```python markdown formatting -cf]

1 Answer

Evan Demaris
Evan Demaris
64,262 Points
Evan Demaris
Evan Demaris
64,262 Points

Hi barrysw,

It looks like you understand the concept very well; the only issue with your code is that this Challenge wants you to break without printing STOP, while your code prints STOP then breaks.

def loopy(items): 
  for item in items:
    if item == "STOP": 
      break
    else:
      print(item)

Hope that helps!

barrysw
barrysw
2,110 Points

Thanks for the attempted help, I do appreciate it

I tried def loopy(items): for item in items: if item == "STOP" break else: print(item)

however when all I can get from Treehouse is " Bummer! Try again! " I am completely and totally lost and very frustrated! I have been through this two or thee times and must keep missing something simple therefore I mmust conclude that this method of learning is NOT for me.

I believe I am DONE with treehouse, seems to be a waste of time......

Evan Demaris
Evan Demaris
64,262 Points

If that code isn't working for you, it probably is a spacing problem - too few or too many spaces moving an item out of its intended scope.

Sorry that you're having a rough time right now. Learning to code is a pretty big hurdle when it's all new, so don't feel bad if you get frustrated. If you're still planning on continuing to learn to code, but need a break or want to quit Treehouse, you might want to check into local meetup groups for Python, or picking up a book on the subject - it makes sense to be taught or teach yourself through whatever learning style most suits you.

Good luck on your learning!