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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Sinazo Nongena
Sinazo Nongena
2,517 Points

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

I need assistance please help

suggestinator.py 
def suggest (product_idea):
  if len (product_idea) <= 3:
   raise ValueError("Please try again")
return product_idea + "inator"

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

You're very close! But the test should be if the length is less than 3 instead of less than or equal to 3.

Also check the indentation. The "return" should line up with the "if".

Sinazo Nongena
Sinazo Nongena
2,517 Points

Thank you I will try again.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,248 Points

Sinazo Nongena — Glad to help. You can mark a question solved by choosing a "best answer".
And happy coding!