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Python Python Basics Types and Branching Use an if

Posted by Idrees Ahmad
Idrees Ahmad
320 Points

What is wrong with this code?

I cannot figure out what is wrong with this code, please help. Thank You

branching.py 
favorite_color = input("What is your favorite color?  ")
if favorite_color == "blue"
    print("You must love the sky!")

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,708 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,708 Points

An "if" statement must end with a colon (":"). Otherwise, you've got it. :+1:

Idrees Ahmad
Idrees Ahmad
320 Points
Idrees Ahmad
Idrees Ahmad
320 Points

Thank You!