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4,408 PointsFailing strlen.py challenge, yet code works in workspace
Hi, having a problem with the strlen.py challenge.
I copied and pasted my code into a new file in my workspace, and got the following output, which proves that the code does what it should.
def just_right(arg): if len(arg) < 5: print("Your string is too short") elif len(arg) > 5: print("Your string is too long") else: return True
just_right("blue")
just_right("purple")
print(just_right("green"))
CONSOLE:
treehouse:~/workspace$ python trythis.py
Your string is too short
Your string is too long
True
Any clues as to why this code does not pass the challenge would be appreciated please.
def just_right(arg):
if len(arg) < 5:
print("Your string is too short")
elif len(arg) > 5:
print("Your string is too long")
else:
return True
1 Answer
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsHey Michael,
You are receiving the "Bummer" in the code challenge simply because it is asking you to return
the strings, but you are using print
. Change those two print
s to return
s and you're good to go.
Keep Coding! :)
Michael Lane
4,408 PointsMichael Lane
4,408 PointsThanks Jason.
Another moment where I should have grabbed a coffee I guess.
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsJason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,860 PointsI know that all too well. Lol.