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  • Joshua Richardson
    Joshua Richardson
    3,621 Points

    How do we run the/a workspace? I don't see instructions anywhere. Thanks.

    Posted April 7, 2025 9:26pm by Joshua Richardson
    Joshua Richardson
    3,621 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Defining a Function

    2 Answers

  • Rousitamu Aihetamu
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    Rousitamu Aihetamu
    Data Analysis Techdegree Student 1,775 Points

    why it's saying "Whoops - did you create a function called `print_topic` while I followed the instruction

    Posted August 1, 2024 11:29pm by Rousitamu Aihetamu
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    Data Analysis Techdegree Student 1,775 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    1 Answer

  • Cameron Ganley
    Cameron Ganley
    4,050 Points

    What is the difference between using "python" and "python3" when running your script in the terminal?

    Posted November 1, 2023 10:17pm by Cameron Ganley
    Cameron Ganley
    4,050 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Let's Talk About Scope

    2 Answers

  • Jiyan Baran Bukun
    Jiyan Baran Bukun
    1,837 Points

    What if function returns the num?

    Posted December 28, 2021 8:34pm by Jiyan Baran Bukun
    Jiyan Baran Bukun
    1,837 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Let's Talk About Scope

    1 Answer

  • nicolaspeterson
    nicolaspeterson
    8,569 Points

    I'm confused... When I run python, there is no output in the terminal.

    Posted October 13, 2021 5:09am by nicolaspeterson
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    8,569 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Let's Talk About Scope

    4 Answers

  • Robert Popescu
    Robert Popescu
    1,341 Points

    I don't understand what do I have to do in this task

    Posted September 23, 2021 12:05pm by Robert Popescu
    Robert Popescu
    1,341 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    1 Answer

  • Jorge Grajeda
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    Jorge Grajeda
    Python Development Techdegree Graduate 8,189 Points

    May somebody please help? I don't quite understand.

    Posted September 10, 2020 6:40am by Jorge Grajeda
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    Python Development Techdegree Graduate 8,189 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Recap of Introduction to Functions

    1 Answer

  • Brock Goodrich
    Brock Goodrich
    991 Points

    Difference in print("pass") and plain: pass

    Posted August 1, 2020 7:41pm by Brock Goodrich
    Brock Goodrich
    991 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    1 Answer

  • Suzanne Carter
    Suzanne Carter
    33 Points

    I am used to seeing: print(favorite_movie) not print_favorite_movie() Which is the more widely used convention?

    Posted July 13, 2020 6:20pm by Suzanne Carter
    Suzanne Carter
    33 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Defining a Function

    3 Answers

  • Kevin Katan
    Kevin Katan
    2,003 Points

    in the console whats the difference between using python and python3?

    Posted June 16, 2020 7:26pm by Kevin Katan
    Kevin Katan
    2,003 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Defining a Function

    1 Answer

  • Lauryn Gahkila
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    Lauryn Gahkila
    Python Development Techdegree Student 2,325 Points

    Functions Challenge Task 1 of 1

    Posted May 20, 2020 9:40pm by Lauryn Gahkila
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    Python Development Techdegree Student 2,325 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    1 Answer

  • Maija Mbenzi
    Maija Mbenzi
    2,536 Points

    Why python3 instead of python like in the previous videos?

    Posted April 20, 2020 9:58pm by Maija Mbenzi
    Maija Mbenzi
    2,536 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Calling a Function

    4 Answers

  • Precious Sogunro
    Precious Sogunro
    1,339 Points

    Please fill in the correct answer in each blank provided below.

    Posted April 20, 2020 9:33am by Precious Sogunro
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    1,339 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Recap of Introduction to Functions

    1 Answer

  • tomtrnka
    tomtrnka
    9,780 Points

    python3

    Posted March 28, 2020 3:03pm by tomtrnka
    tomtrnka
    9,780 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Calling a Function

    1 Answer

  • Millie Wang
    Millie Wang
    938 Points

    Error

    Posted March 16, 2020 6:02pm by Millie Wang
    Millie Wang
    938 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    1 Answer

  • brandon supinski
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    brandon supinski
    Python Development Techdegree Graduate 27,983 Points

    Is this practice bugged?

    Posted January 29, 2020 9:38pm by brandon supinski
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    Python Development Techdegree Graduate 27,983 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    1 Answer

  • Michael Rodriguez
    Michael Rodriguez
    11,349 Points

    Error in problem

    Posted November 3, 2019 11:16pm by Michael Rodriguez
    Michael Rodriguez
    11,349 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Recap of Introduction to Functions

    1 Answer

  • mohamedelmounir
    mohamedelmounir
    51 Points

    I did not understand the question

    Posted October 21, 2019 3:55am by mohamedelmounir
    mohamedelmounir
    51 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    1 Answer

  • Md Akibe Hashan
    Md Akibe Hashan
    2,422 Points

    Create a function called my_first_function. Inside the function body, indent 4 spaces and write the word "pass".

    Posted October 9, 2019 5:43am by Md Akibe Hashan
    Md Akibe Hashan
    2,422 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    7 Answers

  • syed bukhari
    syed bukhari
    4,028 Points

    Quiz Question 3 in Functions,Packing and Unpacking, help

    Posted August 30, 2019 12:44pm by syed bukhari
    syed bukhari
    4,028 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Recap of Introduction to Functions

    2 Answers

  • Tracey Bota
    Tracey Bota
    317 Points

    how to Create a function Inside the function body, indent 4 spaces and write words .

    Posted July 24, 2019 10:55am by Tracey Bota
    Tracey Bota
    317 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    4 Answers

  • George Nwankwo
    George Nwankwo
    1,916 Points

    The task asked does not match what is expected from the user? Why am i asked did I create a function called print_topic?

    Posted July 20, 2019 10:32pm by George Nwankwo
    George Nwankwo
    1,916 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Create and Call a Function

    1 Answer

  • Justin McKenzie
    Justin McKenzie
    6,724 Points

    Just a head's up, there's no print method here even though the video implies something will be printed out when running

    Posted July 17, 2019 12:23am by Justin McKenzie
    Justin McKenzie
    6,724 Points
    • Python
    • Functions, Packing, and Unpacking
    • Introduction to Functions
    • Let's Talk About Scope

    3 Answers

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