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Stephen Schaaf
8,149 PointsNot showing that the items were added correctly.
shopping_list = []
def add_to_list(item):
shopping_list.append(item)
print("Added! List has {} items.".format(len(shopping_list)))
def show_help(): print('What should we get at the store?') print(""" Enter 'DONE' when finished. Enter 'HELP' to show this help section. """)
show_help()
while True:
new_item = input ("> ")
if new_item == "DONE":
break
elif new_item == "HELP":
show_help()
continue
add_to_list(new_item)
2 Answers
Stephen Schaaf
8,149 PointsIt was actually an error of where I was calling the function. Your answer got me thinking about formatting and then I realized I was calling the function in the wrong place.
However, I did watch the video you suggested and is really good to know for the next time I have a question.
Thank you for your help!
Stephen Schaaf
8,149 PointsThank you so much for you help!
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsI was waiting to see your formatted code or snapshot and then I could give you a specific answer.
If you resolved it yourself in the meantime, good job!
Steven Parker
231,275 PointsSteven Parker
231,275 PointsPython is particularly hard to read unformatted. Use the instructions for code formatting in the Markdown Cheatsheet pop-up below the "Add an Answer" area.
  Or watch this video on code formatting.
And a better way to share code for analysis is to make a snapshot of your workspace and post the link to it here.