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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Curt Hopmann
Curt Hopmann
552 Points
Posted by Curt Hopmann
Curt Hopmann
552 Points

Why won't Treehouse accept my answer on this challenge?

I tried using the method in the attached code, as well as my initial try, which I validated yields the same response:

name = "Curt"
message = "Treehouse loves {} "
subject = message.format(name)

Any explanation would be appreciated!

strings.py 
name = "Curt"
subject = "Treehouse loves {} ".format(name)

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,608 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,608 Points

:point_right: You have an extra space between the placeholder ({}) and the closing quote.

That challenge checker can be very picky!