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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Slices Back and Forth

Posted by nasorus vandark
nasorus vandark
Courses Plus Student 890 Points

This does'nt work even if i'm sure it should. here's the code:

slice1 = favorite_things[1:5]

slices.py 
favorite_things = ['raindrops on roses', 'whiskers on kittens', 'bright copper kettles',
                   'warm woolen mittens', 'bright paper packages tied up with string',
                   'cream colored ponies', 'crisp apple strudels']
slice1 = favorite_things[1:5]

2 Answers

dmzstudio45
dmzstudio45
43,976 Points

The easiest way to do it is to figure out the first index value, and then figure out how many items you want.

In this case, you are starting with the second item at index 1, which you got right, and then you want 3 items, so add 1 + 3, and that will give you the last index value for the slice.

So: slice1 = favorite_things[1:4]

nasorus vandark
nasorus vandark
Courses Plus Student 890 Points

Thanks for your help, it actually worked. I had confused the indexes positions.