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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Eric Espinoza
Eric Espinoza
562 Points

Python Basics - "Raise an Exception" objective.

This isn't so much a question, but a reference for anyone who was stuck the way that I was.

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if len(product_idea) < 3:
        raise ValueError("Your suggestion is too short!")
    return product_idea + "inator"
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

I've heard that Treehouse strongly discourages posting of explicit code solutions. Perhaps a staffer or moderator might confirm this.

stealingyourwifi
stealingyourwifi
742 Points

Ah so i was missing Len() This entire time. Gaaaaah.