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Gia Hoang Nguyen
4,137 Pointshow to keep the last quiz question dry?
first_number = 5 first_result = first_number * first_number print("The number {} squared is {}".format(first_number, first_result))
second_number = 8 second_result = second_number * second_number print("The number {} squared is {}".format(second_number, second_result))
I try to find a function and how to re-code this copy pasta to make it DRY but cant think of any.
Please help!
2 Answers
Steven Parker
231,269 PointsOne of the best tools for DRY coding is functions. Combine repeated code into a function and call it as needed:
def doSquare(num):
square = num * num
print("The number {} squared is {}".format(num, square))
doSquare(5)
doSquare(8)
Gia Hoang Nguyen
4,137 PointsThank you!
Steven Parker
231,269 PointsGia Hoang Nguyen — Glad to help. You can mark a question solved by choosing a "best answer".
And happy coding!