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Jordan Simpson
913 PointsMy code works on teamtreehouse, but doesn't seem to work from my computer?
Here is my code:
def show_help():
# print out instructions on how to use the app
print("What should we pick up at the store?")
print("""
Enter 'DONE' to stop adding items.
Enter 'HELP' for this help.
Enter 'SHOW' to see your current list.
""")
def show_list(shopping_list):
# print out the list
print("Here's your list:")
for item in shopping_list:
print(item)
def add_to_list(shopping_list, new_item):
# add new items to our list
shopping_list.append(new_item)
print("Added {}. List now has {} items.".format(new_item, len(shopping_list)))
return shopping_list
def main():
show_help()
# make a list to hold onto our items
shopping_list = []
while True:
# ask for new items
new_item = input("> ")
# be able to quit the app
if new_item == 'DONE':
break
elif new_item == 'HELP':
show_help()
continue
elif new_item == 'SHOW':
show_list(shopping_list)
continue
add_to_list(shopping_list, new_item)
show_list(shopping_list)
It works when I run it from teamtreehouse. When I run it on my computer, nothing happens? I get no error. I get nothing. This problem starts occurring when I add the "def main():" function. Without that function, the code runs fine on my computer.
I'm using Python 3.5.2 on OS X El Capitan 10.11.6
2 Answers
tobiaskrause
9,160 PointsThere should be main() at the end instead of show_list(shopping_list), since you always start with your main function https://repl.it/CowK/0
Jordan Simpson
913 PointsI just realized that was the issue while following the "Number Game Refinement" video, lol. Thank you!
Steven Parker
243,656 PointsSteven Parker
243,656 PointsThey can also require things to be done a specific way not necessarily needed in a stand-alone program.