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Python Python Basics (Retired) Shopping List Shopping List Project

Xavier Boyer
Xavier Boyer
2,348 Points
Posted by Xavier Boyer
Xavier Boyer
2,348 Points

Problem adding items to my list!! if new_item() == 'DONE': TypeError: 'str' object is not callable

shopping_list = list()

print("What should we pick up at the store?")
print("Enter 'Done' to stop adding items.")

while True:
  new_item = input("> ")

  if new_item() == 'DONE':
    break

  shopping_list.append(new_item)
  print("Added! List has {} items.".format(len(shopping_list)))
  continue

print("Here's your list:")

for item in shopping_list:
  print(item)

2 Answers

Ira Bradley
Ira Bradley
12,976 Points
Ira Bradley
Ira Bradley
12,976 Points

This is an easy mistake to make. The line should read if new_item == 'DONE': Removing the parentheses should get your code to pass. Assignment and comparisons don't want the parentheses.

Vittorio Somaschini
Vittorio Somaschini
33,371 Points
Vittorio Somaschini
Vittorio Somaschini
33,371 Points

Hi Ira,

just to let you know, I have changed your comment into an answer.

Thanks

Vittorio

Xavier Boyer
Xavier Boyer
2,348 Points
Xavier Boyer
Xavier Boyer
2,348 Points

It worked! Thanks for the help!