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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Lists Shopping List Take Three

huyen nguyen
huyen nguyen
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Posted by huyen nguyen
huyen nguyen
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what's the purpose of adding "show_list()" command? How does the computer process the command"

why did he put the command at the end of the function? I"m very confused. Please help

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Dariy Kutelov
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Show_list() at the end of the functions prints the full list including the last added item at the set position.

The show_list() in the beginning of the function prints the list before the last item is added that is useful when you add some tasks, than call 'help' for example and than continue to add tasks. It will print the existing list before it ask for the position of the new added task after the interruption of 'help'. If you add items without interruption (of 'help') you get the same result if you comment out the show_list() in the beginning of the function.