Understanding an error message while writing code for a Fibonacci program

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My apologies in advance should I butcher any Python vocabulary, this is my first programming class and we are not permitted to post or share our code. I will do my best to explain the problem.

I am defining my function as variable one and variable two. I then gave values to both variables. I used a for statement with a range value; created a new variable to handle the sum of the two previous Fib. values; and redefine my original variables for the program to iterate through until I reached my maximum.

I am receiving an error message: <function appendNextFib at 0x01FB14B0>

I cannot find an explanation for what the error message means. From either the message itself or from what I have written, does the fatal flaw jump out at anyone?

Upvoted for a well-written, descriptive question that shows you're making an effort rather than just saying "gimme-teh-codez". — phoebus
– phoebus, Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 23:12

Ned Batchelder · Accepted Answer · 2009-11-11 22:58:10Z

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To invoke your function, you have to use parens: appendNextFib(). It looks like you simply used appendNextFib, which would show you its value, which is that function object.

answered Nov 11, 2009 at 22:58

Ned Batchelder

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Linda Over a year ago

Two hours I have sat here, and it was that simple. Thank you!

Ned Batchelder Over a year ago

If you really want to thank me, accept the answer! Linda? D'oh... :(

Linda Over a year ago

Had to find the "boy am I happy to accept the answer button" ;) Lesson learned, mistake not to be repeated. Seriously....thank you all for such quick replies.

dagoof · Accepted Answer · 2009-11-11 23:08:57Z

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While I personally think you may be stressing too much about the sharing of your code, a recursive solution to the problem is a lot more logical and would help you out if your issue is caught up in the declaration of variables.

the recursive solution would look like

def fib(n):
    base case:
         return val
    base case:
         return val
    else:
         return recursive call

Without trying to give too much away I hope this makes sense.

edit: just read that you had included the function id in your initial post, sorry for the confusion this may cause

answered Nov 11, 2009 at 23:08

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