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Python

Posted by zacharyjohnson2
zacharyjohnson2
1,632 Points

Why does this not work

name_list = full_name.break()

1 Answer

Prashant Pachauri
Prashant Pachauri
1,560 Points
Prashant Pachauri
Prashant Pachauri
1,560 Points

Function or method to call is not break, assuming you are trying to put something in a list. Correct method is split().

Try dir on lists to find out what is allowed, and then help() to get information on specific method.