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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Matt Schulze
Matt Schulze
6,311 Points

The code I wrote for the "Raise an Exception" (python) code challenge works. Why I get the "bummer" message?

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    return product_idea + "inator"def suggest(product_idea):
    if len(product_idea) < 3:
        raise ValueError("Length less than 3")
    return product_idea + "inator"

try:
    new = input ("Whats your idea? ")
    idea = suggest(new)
except ValueError as err:
    print("Oh no!")
    print("({})".format(err))
else:    
    print("Your idea is: ",idea)

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

All the challenge wants is for you to add a test and raise to the function. You don't need a "try" or "except", and you won't need to "input" anything or "print" anything.

Also note the syntax error on the 2nd line where the first part of the function appears to be repeated.

Matt Schulze
Matt Schulze
6,311 Points

Your suggestion worked. A simpler solution is what the challenge wanted. THANKS. But, I do see the syntax error on the 2nd line. Can you point that out to me?

Matt Schulze
Matt Schulze
6,311 Points
Matt Schulze
Matt Schulze
6,311 Points

Thank you very much for your input. I guess I gave it more than it wanted. THX