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Python Python Basics (2015) Shopping List App Break

Carole Cox
Carole Cox
429 Points
Posted by Carole Cox
Carole Cox
429 Points

I thought I answered the question correctly but something is wrong?

Following Kenneth's lecture, I think I am answering the Challenge correctly but I cannot get a pass. Hitting the wall.

breaks.py 
def loopy(items):
   items= [car, truck, "Stop"]
for item in items:
    if item = "STOP":
    break
    print item
    # Code goes here

4 Answers

jcorum
jcorum
71,830 Points

Carole, you don't need to supply the list. The challenge will do that for you.

def loopy(items):
    # Code goes here
    for item in items:
      if item == "STOP":
        break
      print(item)

Also, you need == for equals, not =. And python is VERY picky about indentation. You must indent after a for, after an if, etc.

Carole Cox
Carole Cox
429 Points
Carole Cox
Carole Cox
429 Points

Thank you! I appreciate your guidance!

jcorum
jcorum
71,830 Points
jcorum
jcorum
71,830 Points

You are welcome.

Happy coding!

Carole Cox
Carole Cox
429 Points
Carole Cox
Carole Cox
429 Points

Thank you! Its an uphill battle I hope I can conquer. I really need a career change. Although kind of late in life, I need it and I hope this will become a good fit. I need something that is more brain than brawn. I am so grateful for your help!

jcorum
jcorum
71,830 Points
jcorum
jcorum
71,830 Points

I'm sure you will; conquer, that is.

Yes, it can seem daunting at times. We all go through that part. But keep positive, and keep at it, and it will become clearer.