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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Luis Barahona
Luis Barahona
4,529 Points

Can you please raise a ValueError if the product_idea is less than 3 characters long? product_idea is a string.

I need help!

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if len(product_idea):
    raise ValueError("product_idea < = 3")
    return product_idea + "initiator"

1 Answer

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

You are checking the length of product_idea ok but are not comparing to anything. You've also modified the product name in your return statement. It should just be 'inator' not 'initiator'. Fix that and an indent and you'll pass.