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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Alvaro Sanmartin Cid
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Alvaro Sanmartin Cid
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 1,065 Points

I am not sure why this task is not passing. I think I am missing something using the .format function

How can I do this?

strings.py
name = "Alvaro"
treehouse = "Treehouse loves {}"
subject = treehouse.format("Alvaro")

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

While this would be a functional practical solution, the challenge is not expecting the use of the intermediate variable to hold the template string. Try applying the format function directly to the template string literal.