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Python Python Basics (Retired) Putting the "Fun" Back in "Function" Shopping List Redux

Posted by Eric S
Eric S
7,991 Points

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When run on OS X v10.10 with Python v2.7.6, I get:

Traceback (most recent call last): File "shopping_list.py", line 19, in <module> new_item = input("> ") File "<string>", line 1, in <module> NameError: name 'Apples' is not defined

The same code passes in the Treehouse Workspace, which uses Python v3.4. I've read there were big changes from 2.x to 3.x but don't know enough as to why this happens.

No biggie, but I spent a few minutes on it so I though I'd pass it along.

1 Answer

shezazr
shezazr
8,275 Points

item = input("> ") is a python 3 syntax

use raw_input instead!

Eric S
Eric S
7,991 Points

That explains it. Thanks!