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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Lists Combining Lists

Posted by fl6
fl6
6,900 Points

your best variable does not have 3 items

there seems a bug in the system can you force this to pass

best=["apple","peach","mango"] best.extend(["banana","cherry"])

this is th code it does not pass on my side

lists.py 
best=["apple","peach","mango"]
best.extend(["banana","cherry"])
fl6
fl6
6,900 Points

moderator please tell me why it says my best variable needs 3 items....Ive done that... it is not passing my side

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

This code would give the list five items. The first line creates it with 3, but then the second line adds two more.

It looks like you're trying to pass task 1 with code intended for task 2. But to pass you need to follow the instructions for each task and not jump ahead.