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Python Python Basics (Retired) Pick a Number! Any Number! Imports

darren1515
darren1515
12,031 Points
Posted by darren1515
darren1515
12,031 Points

Python bug in code challenge or am I losing my mind?

Hi

I am trying to answer the below question: Now, make a function named random_member that takes a list. It should generate a random number between zero and the length of the list (minus one), and return the list item at that index.

Here is my answer

import random

def random_member(input_list):
    mynum=random.randint[0,len(input_list)-1]

    return input_list[mynum]

It appears that what ever I type, I get a message saying Task 1 is no longer working, which implies the import no longer works.

Am I doing anything obviously wrong?

Thanks

2 Answers

Charlie Thomas
Charlie Thomas
40,856 Points
Charlie Thomas
Charlie Thomas
40,856 Points

Firstly make sure your mynum line is on a new line and that both your mynum line and return line are indented by 4 spaces. Secondly change the square brackets [] to normal brackets (). Your code should look like this:

import random

def random_member(input_list): 
    mynum=random.randint(0,len(input_list)-1)
    return input_list[mynum]
darren1515
darren1515
12,031 Points
darren1515
darren1515
12,031 Points

Thank you, all working now! Changing the square brackets to () fixed it.