why do I get syntax error on if <code>: break

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Thu, 24 May 2018 19:12:33 -0700, asa32sd23 wrote:

> here is the code, i keep getting an error, "break outside loop". if it
> is false just exit function

break doesn't exit the function, it exits the loop. There is no loop to 
exit, so it is an error.

Believe the compiler when it tells you there is a syntax error with your 
code. The compiler is always correct.



-- 
Steve