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Python

SHOPPING LIST

shopping_list = []

#print out instructions on how to use the app
def show_help():
    print("What should we pick up at the store?")
    print("""
Enter 'DONE' to stop adding items.
Enter 'HELP' for this help.
Enter 'SHOW' to see your current list.
""")
show_help()    

while True:
    new_item = input("> ")

    if new_item == 'DONE':
        break
    elif new_item == 'HELP':
            show_help()
            continue
    elif new_item == 'SHOW':
            show_list()
            continue
    shopping_list.append(new_list)
print("Here's your list:")
for item in shopping_list:
    print(item)

while True:
      new_items = input("> ")

I did this to make my shopping list but when i run my program it says new_list not defined

[MOD: added ```python markdown formatting -cf]

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,468 Points

The statement is correct: new_line is not defined anywhere. perhaps you meant to use new_item:

    shopping_list.append(new_item)  # <-- change from new_list