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Python Python Basics (2015) Shopping List App Break

Posted by Ryan Dau
Ryan Dau
428 Points

breaks.py

I do not understand why the code is not working...

breaks.py 
def loopy(items):
    for loopy in items:
        print(items)
        if items == "STOP":
            break

3 Answers

Cole Wilson
Cole Wilson
7,413 Points
Cole Wilson
Cole Wilson
7,413 Points

I think the function name loopy and iteratable variable loopy are getting confused.

Try replacing line 2 with:

for thing in items:

Then replace your usage of items in the print and if with thing.

Cole Wilson
Cole Wilson
7,413 Points
Cole Wilson
Cole Wilson
7,413 Points

This is what I was trying to say. I believe this should work. I'm on my mobile and can't test easily. 

def loopy(items):
    for thing in items:
        print(thing)
        if thing == 'STOP':
            break
Cole Wilson
Cole Wilson
7,413 Points
Cole Wilson
Cole Wilson
7,413 Points

Was able to test using Python 3.3

Ryan Dau
Ryan Dau
428 Points

yea from trial and error after what you said i got it to work, simple mistakes

Cole Wilson
Cole Wilson
7,413 Points
Cole Wilson
Cole Wilson
7,413 Points

Nice! Best way to learn.