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Python Python Basics (Retired) Things That Count Things That Count

Posted by MUZ140716 Taurayi Kwenda
MUZ140716 Taurayi Kwenda
2,781 Points

CODE CHALLENGE : THINGS THAT COUNT

I am not able to proceed on this challenge after attempting the first question l am receiving the following error message

" Oh no! There was a communication problem.

If you continue experiencing problems, please contact support at help@teamtreehouse.com."

Please assist.

days_alive.py 
age = "37"

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,423 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,423 Points

When a communication error happens it sometimes helps to reload the page and restart the challenge.

For the first challenge step, it asks for your age as an integer not a string. try age = 37