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Nicolas Curat
2,995 PointsWhy isn't my code working
I don't understand what is the problem in my code. I've tried it by my own and it works just fine but the challenge is not accepting it. Please help!
def just_right(text):
if len(text) < 5:
print("Your string is too short")
elif len(text) > 5:
print("Your string is too long")
else:
return True
2 Answers
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherHi there! I believe it's simply a misunderstanding of the instructions. The challenge asks you to return the strings, but you are printing the strings. Try returning the strings instead.
Hope this helps!
timoburmeister
550 Pointsdamn! I tried for hours now and completely went insane about that...
and now it works. thanks for the hint and perhaps you could fine tune the instructions a little bit :D
Jennifer Nordell
Treehouse TeacherTo be clear, I am not Treehouse staff. I'm a student just like yourself. That being said, the instructions do explicitly state to return the strings. If you can think of better wording, you might send a suggestion to help@teamtreehouse.com. It has been my experience that they love to get feedback from students.
Nicolas Curat
2,995 PointsNicolas Curat
2,995 PointsThank you! You were right, I had to return them instead of printing them.