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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by merrill sequeira
merrill sequeira
2,874 Points

i dont understand the syntax of error handling

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):

    product_idea = input("give me a title?  ")
    if len(product_idea) <=3 
        raise ValueError("your title needs to be longer than threee characters")

     return product_idea 

suggest()

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,468 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,468 Points

The following corrections are needed:

  • return statement is indented incorrectly
  • add missing colon at end of if statement
  • remove input statement. The variable product_idea is set automatically through the function parameters
  • remember to add the “inator” string to the return value

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

merrill sequeira
merrill sequeira
2,874 Points

thanks!