Python error "IndentationError: expected an indented block"

Python

I am trying to execute the following python code:

def example(p,q):

a = p.find(" ")
b = q.find(" ")
str_p = p[0:a]
str_q = p[b+1:]

if str_p == str_q:
 result = True
else:
 result = False
return result

And I get the folloeing error:

IndentationError: expected an indented block

2
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Aug 10th, 2020 By: Ahmed

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Most programming languages permit indentation, but don't enforce it. Python enforces it with an iron fist, it has caused confusion for many beginners. The error expected an indented block is probably caused by a mix of tabs and spaces and this can lead to some confusing errors. Putting in an extra space or leaving one out where it is needed will surely generate an error message . Some common causes of this error include:


* Forgetting to indent the statements within a compound statement
* Forgetting to indent the statements of a user-defined function.


The indentation can be any consistent white space . It is recommended to use 4 spaces for indentation in Python, tabulation or a different number of spaces may work, but it is also known to cause trouble at times. Most editors have an option for automatically converting tabs to spaces. If your editor has this option, turn it on.


 

2 years ago - By warrenfelsh
 

Python will need its code to be spaced and indented properly. You should ensure that you are not mixing the spaces and tabs. You should use either space or tabs but not both.


You need to change the below part:


if str_p == str_q:


    result = True


else:


    result = False


return result

2 years ago - By Rajesh reddy
 
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