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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types Use .split() and .join()

Posted by Hunter Wulffson
Hunter Wulffson
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it says "couldn't find sundaes"...

so lost

banana.py 
available = "banana split;hot fudge;cherry;malted;black and white"
"banana split;hot fudge;cherry;malted;black and white".split(' ; ')

1 Answer

Alex Koumparos
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Alex Koumparos
Python Development Techdegree Student 36,887 Points
Alex Koumparos
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Alex Koumparos
Python Development Techdegree Student 36,887 Points

Hi Hunter,

The task asks you to assign the result of splitting the string to a variable called "sundaes". You haven't created a sundaes variable. Try rewatching the 'Naming Things' video to understand assigning variables.

Once you've figured that out, you'll want to take another look at the syntax for split(): you don't want spaces in the argument to that method.

Cheers

Alex