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Python Python Basics Meet Python Using Input

code challenges using input

how to answer the second task

using_input.py
favorite_color = input("What is your favorite color? ")
favorite_color = 'purple'
print("The color", favorite_color, "is a great color")

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points

The first line gets the user's favorite color. In task 2 you just print it out.

Don't first replace it with "purple" (so delete that 2nd line)!   :see_no_evil:

why am I have such a hard time with this!

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points

If you need help, start a fresh new question where you can show what you have and get an answer for it.