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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Christiian Allen
Christiian Allen
Courses Plus Student 859 Points

how to raise a value error?

How can I raise a value error with this coding? TY

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    return product_idea + "inator"

    ('product_idea + "inator" ,<3')

1 Answer

Haisam Elkewidy
Haisam Elkewidy
26,987 Points
Haisam Elkewidy
Haisam Elkewidy
26,987 Points

To raise a ValueError, you simply say:

raise ValueError("in this string, the message in the error is given. it can be whatever you want it to be")