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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by GURUDEV SRIDHAR
GURUDEV SRIDHAR
1,347 Points

Not able to raise Value Error. I am getting IndentationError:unindent.

Below is my code for your reference.

def suggest(product_idea): try: if product_idea < 3: raise ValueError("Please enter a valid product name") return product_idea + "inator"

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    try:
        if product_idea < 3:
            raise ValueError("Please enter a valid product name")
            return product_idea + "inator"
Ethan Whitlock
Ethan Whitlock
3,016 Points

This error occurs mainly when you break a syntax in half and forget the other half, for example you're using "try" without "except Exception as e:" meaning you've got incomplete syntax.

Hope this helped :)

EDIT: Also, you want to make sure everything is indented properly, being Function:

  • Statement -- Process
GURUDEV SRIDHAR
GURUDEV SRIDHAR
1,347 Points

@Ethan - Thanks issue got fixed

1 Answer

Podrig Leoghain
Podrig Leoghain
5,094 Points

The clue is in the error message. Indentation is your foe in this battle, my friend!

Look at where your 'return' needs to be... is it inside or outside of your 'if' conditional?

GURUDEV SRIDHAR
GURUDEV SRIDHAR
1,347 Points

Thank you, Podrig. Issue got fixed

Podrig Leoghain
Podrig Leoghain
5,094 Points

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