
Brandon Evans
8,154 PointsIs this sort of code frowned upon?
I solved the solution like this:
def sillycase(str):
str.split()
return str[:(len(str) // 2)].lower() + str[(len(str) // 2):(len(str))].upper()
This honestly looks a little confusing to me at first glance, although from a programmatic standpoint, I figured this was a little bit more efficient than maybe some other approaches. I do not have much experience in DRY or efficient coding so I was just curious if this is something acceptable in the real world or if this is just too confusing and not practical.
Thanks! :)
2 Answers

Steven Parker
205,162 PointsLearning how to make your code more DRY will come with experience, but here's two hints:
- the "str.split()" line doesn't do anything and can be omitted
- the second slice doesn't need a "stop" value

ERDAL DINCER
1,635 Pointssillycase=['Treehouse'] len=len(sillycase) sillycase=sillycase.upper(0:(len/2+1)+sillycase.lower(len/2::)
What is wrong with mine?

Steven Parker
205,162 PointsWithout formatting it's hard to read, but some issues that I think I'm seeing are:
- the "def" line is missing to begin a function
- the name "sillycase" seems to be used for both the function name and for a variable
- the name "len" which is a built-in function seems to also be used as a variable
- it looks like slices are being attempted using parentheses instead of brackets
Start a fresh question if you need more help. You should always do that instead of posting one as an "answer".
Brandon Evans
8,154 PointsBrandon Evans
8,154 PointsAh, I see! That makes perfect sense too. Sweet, thank you for the pointers, Steven!