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Python Python Collections (Retired) Slices Deleting slices

Posted by Tal Reznic
Tal Reznic
4,633 Points

Name the three parts of the slice

Am not sure i understand the meaning of the question

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
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Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points

When using the slice notation, three values can be specified separated by colons (":") to define the limits of the slice to be taken. The question asks what how would you refer to each of these values. They each begin with an "s":

    someslice[s____:s___:s___]

Hint: the first is "start".

Tal Reznic
Tal Reznic
4,633 Points

Thanks for making this question more clear : Start , Stop , Step :)