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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Raise an Exception

Posted by Alwen Nyikadzanzwa
Alwen Nyikadzanzwa
1,541 Points

Raising exceptions

please help where am I getting wrong Iam stuck on this question

suggestinator.py 
def suggest(product_idea):
    if product_idea < "two":
        raise ValueError ("product_idea is less than 3 characters long")
    return product_idea + "inator"

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

You have the right idea, but a couple of issues to resolve:

  • instead of comparing the "product_idea" itself, try comparing the length (len) of it
  • the challenge wants you to check if the length is less than 3 characters long
  • always use digits (not words) when comparing with numbers
  • never enclose numbers in quote marks