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Python The Challenge

error when checking if input == "yes"

I don't know what I'm doing wrong here. When I check if they want to add a name to a list I check if the answer given is yes and it gives me an invalid syntax error right at the end of the line.

sets answer input to variable answer

problematic code: if answer == "yes" (then I prompt for name input and push onto roster list) I'm getting an error at the end of "yes"

I don't know how else to check if the first question (unlisted here) is answered by "yes". (first question is whether they want to add a player to the roster).

2 Answers

Adding the colon got me beyond that error. Thanks!

I don't see you full code, thus I'm unable to see why you are getting that error. Perhaps you have missed an ':' at the end of 'yes'.

Anyways, here is an example that works, take a look at it and compared it to your code. If you need further help, please post your full code.

Good luck.

answer = input('Would you like to add a name to the roster? ')

if answer == 'yes':
    print('Adding name to roaster')