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Write a function safe_int(text, default=0) that returns the whole number in the text, or the…
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Write a function safe_int(text, default=0) that returns the whole number in the text, or the default if the text is not a number. What are safe_int("42"), safe_int("abc") and safe_int("abc", -1)?
Need a reminder? The key ideaShow
try int(text), except ValueError: return the default.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, compare your working with the solution.
Plan. Try int(text). If a ValueError happens, return the default.
safe_int("42")is42.safe_int("abc")is0, the default.safe_int("abc", -1)is-1.
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