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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types Del

Luca Gonzales
Luca Gonzales
551 Points
Posted by Luca Gonzales
Luca Gonzales
551 Points

del(planned) not working for code challenge

I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. This is what was shown in the video.

delete.py 
current_count = 14
planned = 5
upcoming_releases = 2
del(planned)

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

But "del" is a keyword, not a function, so you wouldn't wrap the parameter in parentheses.

I'll bet if you go check the video again you'll see no parentheses. Let me know if it's otherwise.

Luca Gonzales
Luca Gonzales
551 Points
Luca Gonzales
Luca Gonzales
551 Points

You are 100% right. I rewatched and realized no parenthesis. Sorry :(