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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Maggie Wolff
Maggie Wolff
495 Points
Posted by Maggie Wolff
Maggie Wolff
495 Points

python basics string formatting challenge task 2 of 2

It's asking for the use of ".format()" and what I entered seems to be incorrect, and I can't pinpoint whats wrong.

strings.py 
name = 'Maggie '
subject = 'Treehouse loves {}'
name.format(subject)

2 Answers

Cameron Lauf
PLUS
Cameron Lauf
Courses Plus Student 8,115 Points
Cameron Lauf
Cameron Lauf
Courses Plus Student 8,115 Points

Hey Maggie! You need to format your name here. Delete the bottom line and add your .format(name) to the end of subject and it should work for you!

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

You are very close! The code name.format(subject) says format the string name replacing any {} fields with the contents of subject. This is reversed. Instead, you could use the form subject.format(name).

However, this challenge is looking for the format used directly on the string in the same statement:

subject = 'Treehouse loves {}'.format(name).

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