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Python Python Basics (Retired) Putting the "Fun" Back in "Function" Shopping List Redux

Hamzah Iqbal
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Hamzah Iqbal
Courses Plus Student 2,529 Points
Posted by Hamzah Iqbal
Hamzah Iqbal
Courses Plus Student 2,529 Points

Code works but doesn't show anything

My code works. But it doesn't show, that anything was added etc.

Also when i say DONE it doesn't show the things in items.

shopping_list = []

def show_help():
  print("What should we pick up at the store?")
  print("Enter DONE to stop. Enter HELP for help.")

def add_to_list(item):
  shopping_list.append(item)
  print("Added! List has {} items.".format(len(shopping_list)))

def show_list():
  print("Here's your list:")
  for item in shopping_list:
    print(item)

show_help()

while True:
  new_item = input("> ")
  if new_item == 'DONE':
    break

2 Answers

michaelangelo owildeberry
michaelangelo owildeberry
18,173 Points 
while True:
  new_item = input("> ")
  if new_item == 'DONE':
    break

move this to the top, just above def show_help():,

how does it work now? =D

manu4000liege
manu4000liege
3,055 Points
manu4000liege
manu4000liege
3,055 Points

your code seems to be incomplete ... Where do you catch if the user enter "HELP" for example ?