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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Ayub Muhammad
Ayub Muhammad
Courses Plus Student 4,345 Points

Challenge not Working

What is wrong with my code. Why is it still not working?

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if product_idea <= 3:
        raise ValueError("Need a longer idea.")
    return product_idea.len()

2 Answers

Craig Dennis
STAFF
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher
Craig Dennis
Craig Dennis
Treehouse Teacher

product_idea is a string. How do you check how many characters are in a String?

Let me know if that hint doesn't do the trick.

William Li
PLUS
William Li
Courses Plus Student 26,868 Points
William Li
William Li
Courses Plus Student 26,868 Points

Also, do not modify the code template provided by the Code Challenge. I see that you changed the return statement, you shouldn't do that.