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Python Python Basics (2015) Shopping List App Break

Posted by augustine makachemu
augustine makachemu
2,058 Points

Oops, I forgot that I need to break out of the loop when the current item is the string "STOP"

I think I have exhausted all my options, could you please help and explain what is wrong, and why, Thanks

breaks.py 
def loopy(items):
    # Code goes here
if item == "STOP": 
    break
for item in items: 
     print(item)
augustine makachemu
augustine makachemu
2,058 Points

ok, I will, thanks :)

1 Answer

Philip G
Philip G
14,600 Points

Hi Augustine, you need to get the if-statement inside the for-loop. This code should work for you:

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

Best Regards, Philip

augustine makachemu
augustine makachemu
2,058 Points

thanks, let me try that :)

Philip G
Philip G
14,600 Points

If this answer let you resolve the problem, please hit the 'Best Answer' Button to let others know :smiley:

augustine makachemu
augustine makachemu
2,058 Points

No, it doesn't work, neither do any other suggestions, it could be an error with the projcet maybe?

Philip G
Philip G
14,600 Points

The code works for me. At which Task do you get stuck?

augustine makachemu
augustine makachemu
2,058 Points

code task 2

Philip G
Philip G
14,600 Points

This is very odd. The very same code copy and pasted does work for me completing the challenge. Maybe you could try it from another browser or else contact the support team?

augustine makachemu
augustine makachemu
2,058 Points

I, will thanks :)