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Python Python Basics (2015) Number Game App String length

stefaniewinkler
stefaniewinkler
2,975 Points
Posted by stefaniewinkler
stefaniewinkler
2,975 Points

I can't find my mistake :( I also tried it in the workspace and it looked good. Has anybody an idea?

It might have something to do with the string. But I can't figure it out. Do I have to transform the input into an string first?

Thanks for any help. Cheers, Stefanie

strlen.py 
def just_right(word):
    if len(word)<5:
        print("Your string is too short")
    elif len(word)>5:
        print("Your string is too long")
    else:
        return True

2 Answers

Ari Misha
Ari Misha
19,323 Points
Ari Misha
Ari Misha
19,323 Points

Hiya Stefan! Its a very subtle typo thats failing your challenge. Your returning strings dont have "."(full-stop) at the end. Here is the reference in case you need it.

def just_right(string):
    if len(string) < 5:
        return "Your string is too short."
    elif len(string) > 5:
        return "Your string is too long."
    else:
        return True
stefaniewinkler
stefaniewinkler
2,975 Points
stefaniewinkler
stefaniewinkler
2,975 Points

thanks! Shortly after posting I noticed the stupid mistake. Was just used to the print command :D Thank you for the quick response :)

Cheers Stefanie