Question

why doesn't python 2.7.1 say 'even' or 'odd' like it does in lecture 2 when i try to run it?

Answer 1

I typed this in to another window:

x=15
if (x/2)*2 == x:
print 'even'
else: print 'odd'

and hit 'run in python shell' and it's not doing anything. i feel like an idiot. someone help me!

Answer 2

nevermind, I understand now that you have to 'run module', but it says that "else" is a syntax error? wtf? is "else" not used in this version?

Answer 3

else should be indented at the same level as if:

if (x / 2) * 2 == x:
print 'even'
else: print 'odd'

Answer 4

hi I am new to computer programming. How is python to start with?

Answer 5

it is the best language to start learning computer programming, because it is soo simple