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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Rose Woods
Rose Woods
397 Points
Posted by Rose Woods
Rose Woods
397 Points

raising an exception?

i'm having a super hard time understanding this; can anyone help me with the "raise an exception" coding challenge

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if len(product_idea) <= 3:
        raise ValueError("Are you sure?")
    return product_idea + "inator"

product_idea = suggest(po)        
print(suggest)

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

The instructions only ask you to add code to the function itself. You won' need to call the function, create a new variable, or to "print" anything.

Also, the criteria for the exception to be raised are when the idea length is"less than 3 characters", so when it is equal to 3 it shouldn't cause an exception.

Rose Woods
Rose Woods
397 Points
Rose Woods
Rose Woods
397 Points

thanks so much!

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

Rose Woods — Glad to help. You can mark the question solved by choosing a "best answer".
And happy coding!