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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Try and Except

Skyler Riley
Skyler Riley
1,211 Points
Posted by Skyler Riley
Skyler Riley
1,211 Points

Something is wrong with my code and I can't figure it out!

I can't figure out figure out if it's an indentation problem or other syntactical error.

trial.py 
def add(num1,num2):
    try:
        except ValueError:
            return None 
        else:
            return float(num1) + float(num2)

1 Answer

bryonlarrance
bryonlarrance
16,414 Points
bryonlarrance
bryonlarrance
16,414 Points

Your indentation on the try, except, and else statements should be aligned. Your return will also be on the same indentation level. Here is a passable example:

def add(x, y):
    try:
        f_x = float(x)
        f_y = float(y)
    except:
        ValueError
        return None
    else:
        answer = f_x + f_y
    return answer