Does anyone know why this code prints None?

Question

def string_length(string):
length=0
for char in string:
length+=1
print(string_length("Python"))

Answer 1

Esteban Rueda check this code once for better understanding..
https://code.sololearn.com/cpFmWem330wL/?ref=app

Answer 2

The function has no return value.

In Python, every function not returning anything returns None.

Write return length at the bottom of your function, then it should work.

Answer 3

Why did you change your function? It worked the way it was!

Just add the return line and you're good to go.

Answer 4

Thank you!! Where am I supposed to place the return length? Because It has been resulting in an indentation error for me.

Answer 5

at the end of the function block, aligned with the rest of it.

Answer 6

There is no return function..so

Answer 7

Esteban Rueda that's based on your requirement.. keep return outside the loop..like "return length" for getting the length of the string

Answer 8

def string_length(string):

length=0
for char in string:
print(string_length("Python"))
return length