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Write a function item_at(items, position) that returns the item, or no item at that position…
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Write a function item_at(items, position) that returns the item, or no item at that position. Use it for the list ["red", "green", "blue"] at positions and .
Need a reminder? The key ideaShow
Catch IndexError when a position may not exist.
The worked solution
Have you tried it?
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 items[position]. If an IndexError happens, return the message.
- Position 1 is
green. - Position 7 does not exist, so the answer is
no item at that position.
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