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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Rafael Ruiz
Rafael Ruiz
268 Points
Posted by Rafael Ruiz
Rafael Ruiz
268 Points

.format() Challenge Task 2 of 2

I am trying to figure out the correct answer under Challenge Task 2 of 2 for strings.py where I am asked to use .format() to add my name to "Treehouse loves" but am getting an error saying it is incorrect.

I have Python installed on my laptop and when I put in the following code, I get the correct answer: name = 'Rafael' subject = 'Treehouse loves {}' print(subject.format(name))

The result is Treehouse loves Rafael

So why is that code incorrect? I am not sure what the correct code is suppose to be? I want to make sure I have it correct as the course wants it written.

Thank you,

Rafael

strings.py 
name = 'Rafael'
subject = "Treehouse loves {}"
print(subject.format(name))

2 Answers

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points

While the print statement produces the text you want, it does not set subject to the correct final value. instead of printing, reassign to subject:

# Correct code, but challenge wants more
name = 'Rafael'
subject = "Treehouse loves {}"
subject = subject.format(name)

# This specific challenge wants the format on the same line as the string
name = 'Rafael'
subject = "Treehouse loves {}".format(name)
Rafael Ruiz
Rafael Ruiz
268 Points
Rafael Ruiz
Rafael Ruiz
268 Points

Thank you Chris, that was very helpful and exactly what Treehouse was looking for in that section.

I'm very new to programming, Python, and Treehouse and I'm trying to make it through as much as I can on my own, but your help was greatly appreciated.

Rafael Ruiz