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Python Python Basics (2015) Number Game App String length

Posted by Maciej Kisiel
Maciej Kisiel
9,128 Points

Cld you please tell me what's wrong with my code?

Can someone give me a hand? My code is working perfectly fine in the python console or as a script but I'm stuck here. The only message is Bummer! Try again!

Thanks in advance Maciek

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

2 Answers

Michael Hulet
Michael Hulet
47,913 Points
Michael Hulet
Michael Hulet
47,913 Points

The challenge asks you to return the string when it's too long or short, not print it. Try this:

def just_right(s):
    if len(s) < 5:
        return "Your string is too short"
    elif len(s) > 5:
        return "Your string is too long"
    else:
        return True
Maciej Kisiel
Maciej Kisiel
9,128 Points
Maciej Kisiel
Maciej Kisiel
9,128 Points

oups, I'm so embarrassed... Thank you very much for help.

Best regards Maciek