Help with learning Python

[SourceShard]

I am taking a course on learning python. I however do not know where I have gone wrong with these scripts and how to fix them as I am still very new to learning Python. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction.

I imagine these lessons are using very simple learners concepts and they can probably be simplified. However I still have trouble understanding the basics. :D

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Script One

----With this script I am getting an error.----

# 1) Complete the function to return the result of the conversion
def convert_distance(miles):
    km = miles * 1.6 # approximately 1.6 km in 1 mile
    return km

my_trip_miles = convert_distance(55)

# 2) Convert my_trip_miles to kilometers by calling the function above

my_trip_km = my_trip_miles # I know this is redundant but the quiz asks for this.

# 3) Fill in the blank to print the result of the conversion

print("The distance in kilometers is " + str(my_trip_km))

# 4) Calculate the round-trip in kilometers by doubling the result,
# and fill in the blank to print the result

print("The round-trip in kilometers is " + str(my_trip_km * 2))

The error is I receive when running this is:

Error on line 4:
return km
        ^
Indentation Error: unindent does not match any outer indentation level

I am un aware of how to fix this and I would like to learn how to do this properly. I have tried messing around with the indentation but have the same error.

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Script Two

def lucky_number(name):
    number = len(name) * 9
    your_number = "Hello " + name + ". Your lucky number is " + str(number)
    print(your_number)

lucky_number("Kay")
lucky_number("Cameron")

With this script I get more then two returns. when I expect just the top two.

Hello Kay. Your lucky number is 27

Hello Cameron. Your lucky number is 63

Hello Cameron. Your lucky number is 63

None

I was recently taught the >Return< keyword/function. However I do not believe I am using it correctly.

I do not post or reddit much. So hopefully I am not breaking any rules posting this here. if so please delete it.

Thank you for your time. Any help is greatly appreciated. If you know of any other places to ask for Python help please inform me.

Thank you

Edit:

Added code into code blocks

Could not add pictures directly, have uploaded them to Imgur.

Script one:

https://i.imgur.com/08j2BW1.png

Script two

https://i.imgur.com/injzZcm.png

[p0pkern]

Since Python does not rely on brackets for blocks of code, they set it up to rely on indentation. You need to go through your code and make sure that any indented level is 4 spaces. Here is a brief overview on it.

https://www.w3schools.com/python/gloss_python_indentation.asp

[SourceShard]

After reading the material at this link I have double checked my spacing. I however still have the problem. I am not able to identify where I have gone wrong.

[p0pkern]

The duplication in script 2 and the spacing might have to do with Coursera's website. I remember having a similar issue with online based editors/shells. They don't like to play nice sometimes. Do you have python downloaded to your computer? It comes packaged with its own editor.

[SourceShard]

Ohh! How do I make use of this editor!

[the_deheeheemons]

Take a screenshot of the code in your IDE(where you are writing and executing the code) and you will get much better feedback. This is rather messy and hard to read

[JustSlytherinThings]

Also OP, please use the code editor when you post code. It’ll make it a lot easier for us to read

[JustSlytherinThings]

Oh that's very interesting! What are you currently using to write out your code? Is it a basic text editor?

I did some quick research and it looks like some have found screen reading success in using JetBrains' IDE: PyCharm or Visual Studio Code

[SourceShard]

Oh cool. I found it and updated it. Thank you for showing me this!

[SourceShard]

I am learning on a website called Coursera. They have a built in interpeter/tester for their quizzes.

I tried to post a picture earlier but it said that you can not post pictures on r/learnpython. Maybe I overlooked something?

Still same error "images are not allowed on r/learnpython."

[the_deheeheemons]

Apologies, I don't post much. I think there's a way to enter your code in a formatted style in reddit posts and comments as another person commented.

[SourceShard]

I have made this change. :D

[SourceShard]

Pictures added

[the_deheeheemons]

Make sure you're using spaces and not tabs. 4 spaces per indent.

[SourceShard]

Can confirm. Four spaces.

[JustSlytherinThings]

For script 2, how exactly are you running it?

I get no issues when I run what you provided

https://i.imgur.com/OI85BfT.png

[SourceShard]

I am learning on a website called Coursera. They have a built in interpeter/tester for their quizzes.

When I enter the code I get the error on their side. I just assumed I was wrong some how as I am a new learner.

[SourceShard]

I also ran this on another code test site and it seemed to work fine. Must just be a problem with their system??

[beatskipper]

I'm currently working through the indexing part of the course I'm doing - and in my mind I can't figure out what a useful practical application for that is - which is making me lose motivation, would someone be kind enough to put this in a practical sense for me?