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Python Python Basics (2015) Number Game App String length

Posted by Dominick McCleary
Dominick McCleary
3,012 Points

how to do this

how would i check to see if i got this right cause i think i did index wrong

strlen.py 
a = "hi"

def just_right(a):
    if just_right(a).index(5) == False:
        return "Your string is too short"
    elif just_right(a).index(6) == True:
        return "Your string is too long"
    else:
        return True

1 Answer

Sean Manners
Sean Manners
14,816 Points
Sean Manners
Sean Manners
14,816 Points

In this challenge it looks as though they're asking you to meet the conditions using the len() function, rather than by index.

Try using len(), and using only the parameter when you call the function.

It looks as though you're definitely on the right track. Try something like this:

a = "hi"

def just_right(a):
    if len(a) < 5:
        return "Your string is too short"
    elif len(a) > 5:
        return "Your string is too long"
    else:
        return True

And if you're uncomfortable using index, I would definitely review their teachings on it. It can't hurt to get more comfortable with any aspect.