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Python Introducing Lists Using Lists Continental

Posted by Kaden Currier
Kaden Currier
1,490 Points

I didn't alter the list???????

it doesn't work

continents.py 
continents = [
    'Asia',
    'South America',
    'North America',
    'Africa',
    'Europe',
    'Antarctica',
    'Australia',
]
# Your code here
print("continents:")
for continents in continents:
    print(" * " + continents)

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

When you use the list as the loop variable ("for continents in continents:"), the loop will alter the list as it runs.

To prevent this, give the loop variable a different name.

Kaden Currier
Kaden Currier
1,490 Points

Do you mind giving me an example I don't quite understand?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

Instead of "for continents in continents:" you might write "for item in continents:".

When the list name is a plural word, it's also popular to use the singular version (without the "s") as the loop variable:

for continent in continents:
Kaden Currier
Kaden Currier
1,490 Points
Kaden Currier
Kaden Currier
1,490 Points

when I do that it says that it needs str not list

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

Maybe you forgot to change the "print" statement to use the new variable name?