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Python Python Basics (2015) Shopping List App Break

Posted by Kondrič Kelarov
Kondrič Kelarov
Courses Plus Student 414 Points

What is the problem here?

A tip, please

breaks.py 
def loopy(items):
    for item in items:
         print(item)
    if item == "STOP":
         break

1 Answer

Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse Teacher

HI there! You're doing great and here's your tip. You are currently printing the item no matter what. The check for "STOP" doesn't happen until after you've printed. The idea is to check for "STOP" before it's printed, otherwise, "STOP" will also be printed.

Hope this helps! :sparkles: