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Python Python Basics (2015) Shopping List App Continue

Posted by brent westley
brent westley
1,089 Points

i need help

i cant figure out what im doing wrong

breaks.py 
def loopy(items):
    # Code goes here
    for item in items:
        if item == "a":
             continue
                else:
                    print(item)

2 Answers

Neil Anuskiewicz
Neil Anuskiewicz
11,007 Points
Neil Anuskiewicz
Neil Anuskiewicz
11,007 Points

I'm not experienced enough with Python at this point but I'd still like to attempt to help. Are you saying you're having trouble with Python's indentation rules? I just want to make sure that's really what you're after.

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

:point_right: Check your indentation

An else should always line up with the corresponding if.

Also, you don't want to compare the entire item with "a", just the first character (at index 0).

Neil Anuskiewicz
Neil Anuskiewicz
11,007 Points
Neil Anuskiewicz
Neil Anuskiewicz
11,007 Points

Yes, Python's strict indentation rules take some getting used to by I kind of like them. I figure once I have the drill down on that, I won't have to think about it.

brent westley
brent westley
1,089 Points

i tried using len that didnt help