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

abdul hakkim
abdul hakkim
2,745 Points
Posted by abdul hakkim
abdul hakkim
2,745 Points

sundaes

sundaes

banana.py 
available = "banana split;hot fudge;cherry;malted;black and white"
sundaes = available
sundaes.split(';')

1 Answer

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
.split() Doesn't actually change values of variables.

So, you can do either this:

sundaes = available
sundaes = sundaes.split(';')
OR...

You can do this:

sundaes = available.split(';')

I recommend the second example, since it is a little simpler and shorter.