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Python Functions, Packing, and Unpacking Getting Info In and Out of Functions Functions with Arguments and Returns

Posted by Nadeem Akhtar
Nadeem Akhtar
1,407 Points

I am supposed to get this program to output 'Hello, (name)' using this function, what am i doing wrong?

I am supposed to get this program to output 'Hello, (name)' using this function, what am i doing wrong?

creating_functions.py 
def hello_student(name):
    print("Hello", + name)

1 Answer

Ave Nurme
Ave Nurme
20,907 Points
Ave Nurme
Ave Nurme
20,907 Points

Hi Muhammad

I checked the challenge and tried it out myself.

Firstly, there is no comma needed, but only a space. Make sure you include the space inside the parentheses, not after. Secondly, you need to use return instead of print as said in the instructions.

I don't want to give out the whole solution yet. Maybe the above already helps you!

Good luck with the challenge!