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

Sam Royal
Sam Royal
564 Points
Posted by Sam Royal
Sam Royal
564 Points

Where do I put the try block?

I'm confused both on where to put the try block and what to put into it.

trial.py 
def add(one, two):
try:

    a = float(one)
    b = float(two)
    return a + b

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,423 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,423 Points

Check your indentation. The try and matching except should be indented the same:

def add(one, two):
    try:  # indented to be inside of function code block
        a = float(one)
        b = float(two)
    except...: # indented the same as try
        # code needed here
  return a + b

Post back if you need more help. Good luck!!