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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types Use .split() and .join()

Max Hanley
Max Hanley
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Posted by Max Hanley
Max Hanley
372 Points

it says to .split(';') available but when i do that it says i can not change available.

please help.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

You won't be changing available itself.

Following the challenge instructions, when you use split you will "Assign this to a new variable sundaes." The variable "available" will remain as it is.

If you still have trouble, be sure to show your code.