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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Jesus Martinez
Jesus Martinez
1,136 Points
Posted by Jesus Martinez
Jesus Martinez
1,136 Points

Raising a ValueError

I can't figure out what i'm doing wrong. Please help!!! I'm gettting a error message. AssertionError. ValueEr not raised

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    return product_idea + "inator"
    if len(product_idea) < 3:
        raise ValueError("Must be atleast 4 characters")

1 Answer

Nader Alharbi
Nader Alharbi
2,253 Points
Nader Alharbi
Nader Alharbi
2,253 Points

Hello Martinez,

You wrote the correct code but not in the right order.

The problem is you will return product_idea + "inator" at the start of your function and you are not checking for the error because the function ends at return.

Just move the return line to the end and you are good to go. Oh, and one more thing, your message should say at least 3 characters.

Justin Allen
Justin Allen
751 Points
Justin Allen
Justin Allen
751 Points

Thanks Nader,

I had the same problem as Jesus. Your solution worked for me.

Much appreciated