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Python

Posted by George Lugo
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George Lugo
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 922 Points

What's wrong with my code

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[1:4]
slice2 = favorite_things
favorite_things = sorted_things
sorted_things.sort(favorite_things)

[MOD: edited code block - srh]

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
243,656 Points

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2 Answers

Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points
Steve Hunter
Steve Hunter
57,712 Points

Hi George,

A link to the challenge would really help.

From memory, slice2 wants to be the last two elements of favorite_things, that would be something like:

slice2 = favorite_things[-2:]

Then you need to make a copy of favorite_things and store it in sorted_things:

sorted_things = favorite_things[:]

You need the [;] to make a copy else you'll have two variables pointing at the same list.

Then, sort the new list:

sorted_things.sort() # I think - not sure, to be honest

Sorry, I'm not exact on that. I don't have the challenge to play with and I'm be no means a Python developer!!

Shout if you need more, and post me a link to the challenge! :smile: :+1:

Steve.

prateekmahesh
prateekmahesh
5,454 Points
prateekmahesh
prateekmahesh
5,454 Points

Hey George Lugo, You can try this.......

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[1:4] #I am not sure if you want the first three index values (1,2,3) or the first 4 (1,2,3,4)
slice2 = favorite_things[-2:]
sorted_things = favorite_things[:]
sorted_things.sort()

You need not specify favorite_things inside the brackets because sorted_things is equal to favorite_things

Thank you!!! I hope this helps you

Regards, Prateek Mahesh