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Python Python Collections (2016, retired 2019) Sets Set Math

Posted by Terry Felder
Terry Felder
1,738 Points

Whew! i am just not understanding what they want me to do

i dont get it

sets.py 
COURSES = {
    "Python Basics": {"Python", "functions", "variables",
                      "booleans", "integers", "floats",
                      "arrays", "strings", "exceptions",
                      "conditions", "input", "loops"},
    "Java Basics": {"Java", "strings", "variables",
                    "input", "exceptions", "integers",
                    "booleans", "loops"},
    "PHP Basics": {"PHP", "variables", "conditions",
                   "integers", "floats", "strings",
                   "booleans", "HTML"},
    "Ruby Basics": {"Ruby", "strings", "floats",
                    "integers", "conditions",
                    "functions", "input"}
}


def covers(topics):
    set1 = {topics}

2 Answers

Viraj Deshaval
Viraj Deshaval
4,874 Points
Viraj Deshaval
Viraj Deshaval
4,874 Points

This challenge is asking to create a function which return the list of course from courses Dictionary when you provide any value. I know this is little tricky but you can try to solve it. I think you can do this. Let me know if you still require help.

Terry Felder
Terry Felder
1,738 Points

Actually i completed the chellnges but i still do not feel confident with sets i understand them but do you know where i can get some practice work on sets?

Terry Felder
Terry Felder
1,738 Points
Terry Felder
Terry Felder
1,738 Points

Thanks Viraj i didnt realize it was dictionary..that helps alot i completed the challenges!