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Python Introducing Lists Build an Application Wrap Up

Posted by Alysha Moore
Alysha Moore
3,908 Points

SyntaxError Message

Getting an error on line 17 ( def show)list(): - I have no clue why its causing an issue? can anyone help?

shopping_list= []

def show_help(): print("What should we pick up at the store?") print(""" Enter 'DONE' to stop adding items. Enter 'HELP' for this help. Enter 'SHOW' to see your current list. """)

def add_to_list(item): shopping_list.append(item) print("Added! List has {} items.".format(len(shopping_list))

def show_list(): print("Here's your list:") for item in shopping_list: print(item)

show_help() while True: new_item = input("> ")

if new_item == 'DONE':
    break
elif new_item == 'HELP':
    show_help()
    continue
 elif new_item == 'SHOW':
     show_list()
     continue

add_to_list(new_item)

show_list()

1 Answer

Harald N
Harald N
15,843 Points
Harald N
Harald N
15,843 Points

I cannot test the code and be 100% sure, but at first glance it seems like your third elif is spaced/tabbed on in and is therefor under the second elif.

Let me know if it helps! :D