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Python

Posted by Josh Foster
Josh Foster
696 Points

cant split avaliable list

hi i have tried and i cant figure out how to split this list https://teamtreehouse.com/library/python-basics/python-data-types/use-split-and-join

any help thanks

2 Answers

Nicolas Bassano
Nicolas Bassano
2,125 Points
Nicolas Bassano
Nicolas Bassano
2,125 Points

Hi Josh, I had some problems too when I got to this challenge.

The solution is:

sundaes = available.split(";")

I bet it looks logical once you read the code.

Nicolas Bassano
Nicolas Bassano
2,125 Points

Code challenges are strict. Be sure to read carefully what they ask of you without putting extra stuff.

I usually fire up the Python Shell and do the challenge there before posting. For me its easier to check errors there.

Cheers!!

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points

The explanation of split is covered starting at about 2 minutes into the video Splitting and Joining.

There's an example of it being used for something very similar to what the challenge requires.