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Python Python Collections (Retired) Tuples Stringcases

Griffin Kennedy
Griffin Kennedy
1,154 Points
Posted by Griffin Kennedy
Griffin Kennedy
1,154 Points

Why will my code 'return' but not 'print'

def stringcases(my_string): my_string = tuple(['griffin', 'ava', 'reagan', 'ren']) return (my_string.upper(), my_string.lower())

Here is my code, and it works! I'm curious though, why is it when I change 'return' to 'print' the tuple?

Cheers and happy coding!

stringcases.py 
# Handy functions:
# .upper() - uppercases a string
# .lower() - lowercases a string
# .title() - titlecases a string
# There is no function to reverse a string.
# Maybe you can do it with a slice?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

:point_right: It's important to follow the challenge instructions carefully.

Some challenges ask you to print something, others ask you to return something. You must always do what was asked to pass the challenge, even though your code might appear to work just fine if you run it directly in the workspace.

Also, are you aware that this course has been retired, and there is a newer version available?