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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Lists Shopping List Take Three

Mark Taliaferro
Mark Taliaferro
4,253 Points

My help, show, and done functions no longer work:

import os

shopping_list = []

def clear_screen(): os.system("cls" if os.name == "nt" else "clear")

def show_help(): clear_screen() 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 add_to_list(item): show_list() if len(shopping_list): position = input("Where should I add {}?\n" "Press ENTER to add to the end of the list\n" "> ".format(item)) else: position = 0

try:
    position = abs(int(position))
except ValueError:
    position = None
if position is not None:
    shopping_list.insert(position-1, item)
else:
    shopping_list.append(new_item)

show_list()

def show_list(): clear_screen()

print("Here's your list:")

index = 1
for item in shopping_list:
    print("{}. {}".format(index, item))
    index += 1

print("-"*10)

show_help()

while True: new_item = input("> ")

if new_item.upper == 'DONE' or new_item.upper() == 'QUIT':
    break
elif new_item.upper == 'HELP':
    show_help()
    continue
elif new_item.upper == 'SHOW':
    show_list()
    continue
else:
    add_to_list(new_item)

show_list()

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

In Python, indentation is critical to understanding the code, and it may be responsible for your issue.

Use the instructions for code formatting in the Markdown Cheatsheet pop-up below the "Add an Answer" area. :arrow_heading_down:
Or watch this video on code formatting.

I triple checked my indentation, but still have the same issue as Mark. Are there any other suggestions on how to fix it?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

We can't really make any suggestions for Mark until he edits his code for proper format.

And Iryna, to allow your code to be analyzed, start your own fresh question, and post your code with proper fornatting there.

1 Answer

Andrei Saranut
Andrei Saranut
768 Points

Mark, I have noticed that in your code is missing brackets "()" right after ".upper"- method. This might cause your issue.