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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Nathan Monteiro
Nathan Monteiro
373 Points

How do I make it show that it is more than 3 words and not just "more then 3"

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if product_idea <= 3 
        raise ValueError
    return product_idea + "inator"

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

The test is not for "how many words" but for "how many letters", and for that you'll need to get the length of the string (using the "len" function).

Luke Tate
PLUS
Luke Tate
Courses Plus Student 2,256 Points
Luke Tate
Luke Tate
Courses Plus Student 2,256 Points

Would I need an else statement, too?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

No "else" is needed because the next statement will only be done if the "raise" is not done.