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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types Use .split() and .join()

I struggle with the next step here. How is Menu written with format? Also why is sundaes = avaliable.split(";")

Struggle

banana.py
available = "banana split;hot fudge;cherry;malted;black and white"
avaliable = "banana split;hot fudge;cherry;malted;black and white".split(';')
['banana split', 'hot fudge' , 'cherrymalted' , 'black and white']
sundaes = available.split(";")

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
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Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,441 Points

The next step is literally shown in the instructions: Make a new variable named menu that's set to "Our available flavors are: {}.". So,

menu = "Our available flavors are: {}.".

The line:

sundaes = avaliable.split(";")

says, use the split() method to divide up the string available using a semi-colon as the cut point. This returns a list of divided items which is then assigned to the variable sundaes.

Post back if you need more help. Good Luck!!