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Python

Posted by Keith McAnear
Keith McAnear
998 Points

Python Basics: String Formatting (Challenge Question 2)

I am running into an issue with Challenge question 2. I am able to run the code in the Shell, without error. However, I receive an error message when I run it in the Code Challenge itself.

I'm not able to paste a screen shot in this message so here is my code: name = "Keith" subject = "Treehouse loves {}." .format(name)

The error I receive is this:

"Bummer! Be sure to use the '{}' placeholder and the '.format() method.

Thanks for your help! Keith

Zachary Maldonado
Zachary Maldonado
5,895 Points

Hey Keith, I just ran you're code, it's actually the period at the end of your subject string that is causing the error. Just take it out. These code challenges can be a bit nit picky at times

3 Answers

Keith McAnear
Keith McAnear
998 Points
Keith McAnear
Keith McAnear
998 Points

Thanks Zachary! That worked!

Melody P
Melody P
801 Points
Melody P
Melody P
801 Points

Thanks Zachary! Worked for me too. It was frustrating because I tested this exact thing out in the python shell and a period had worked in the string so I was so confused during this challenge! Thanks again.

nicolas lopez
nicolas lopez
1,772 Points
nicolas lopez
nicolas lopez
1,772 Points

This also pop up "Oops! It looks like Task 1 is no longer passing."