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Python Functions, Packing, and Unpacking Getting Info In and Out of Functions Functions with Arguments and Returns

Joshua Richardson
Joshua Richardson
954 Points
Posted by Joshua Richardson
Joshua Richardson
954 Points

Unclear why function is marked incorrect

For beginning functions, I'm to write a function that takes a name parameter and prints as a string. My code works in the workspace so unclear why it doesn't work in the challenge. I also tried using an f string on the code and it worked in the workspace, but not in in the challenge space. Thanks for any guidance.

creating_functions.py 
def hello_student(name):
    print('Hello ' + name)

hello_student('Ashley')

2 Answers

Travis Alstrand
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Travis Alstrand
Treehouse Project Reviewer
Travis Alstrand
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Travis Alstrand
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Hey there! The challenge is asking you to return the string, but you're currently trying to print() it out 👍

Joshua Richardson
Joshua Richardson
954 Points
Joshua Richardson
Joshua Richardson
954 Points

OMG. Such a seemingly small difference! Thanks for your timely help, Travis.