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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Kundai Ngundu
Kundai Ngundu
2,214 Points

raise exceptions

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if len(product_idea) <3:
        raise ValueError("Product_idea must have more than 3 characters")
   return product_idea + "inator
Michael Hulet
Michael Hulet
47,913 Points
Michael Hulet
Michael Hulet
47,913 Points

Hey! I see that you've posted some code, and it overall looks pretty solid. Do you have any questions about it?

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,454 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,454 Points

There are two problems with your code:

  • Looks like the last line needs to be indented one more space
  • There is a missing ” on the last line
Erkindjon Pulatov
Erkindjon Pulatov
1,118 Points
Erkindjon Pulatov
Erkindjon Pulatov
1,118 Points

Mine code does not have those errors and it is not working

Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,454 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,454 Points

Erkindjon Pulatov, please feel free to create a new post and include your code. Tag me if you wish and I will look at it!

Erkindjon Pulatov
Erkindjon Pulatov
1,118 Points
Erkindjon Pulatov
Erkindjon Pulatov
1,118 Points

Thank you Chris! You are awesome!