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John Davis
16,469 PointsNot sure what to do here with lists.py challenge - 2nd task.
I'm going through the list methods individually, in sequential order - but I'm not sure if I am missing the point and should have created something else to iterate through the list. I found the solution pretty easily on the first half of the challenge. Anyone who can help me stay on track with the 2nd half of this challenge - I would appreciate it. I feel like maybe I am not understanding just what is being asked for in this challenge. Thank you.
messy_list = ["a", 2, 3, 1, False, [1, 2, 3]]
first_step = messy_list.pop(3)
second_step = messy_list.insert(0, first_step)
third_step = messy_list.remove([1, 2, 3])
del messy_list(1)
del messy_list(-1)
1 Answer
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,423 PointsYou are SO close. The del operator deletes a specific object. By using parens in del messy_list(1) you're asking Python to remove the function call messy_list(1), which does not exist. To deleted the list item at index 1, use square brackets or braces: del messy_list[1]. Same goes for the other del statement.
Post back if you have more questions! Good Luck!!
John Davis
16,469 PointsJohn Davis
16,469 PointsThat worked, sir. I can move on now. Thank you very much. I was closer than I thought : )