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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Slices Slice Functions

I cant figure this

Whats wrong with my function

slices.py
def first_4(name):
    print(name[0:4])

1 Answer

Dave Harker
PLUS
Dave Harker
Courses Plus Student 15,510 Points

Hi Taurai Mashozhera,

Really close! You've just misread the challenge ...

create a function named first_4 that returns the first four items

so return rather than print i.e.:

def first_4(name):
    return name[:4]

Nice work, keep going! As always ... happy coding :smile:
Dave :dizzy: