Unit 6: Searching an Array for an Exact Match in Python

Summary:

In this lab, you use what you have learned about searching a list to find an exact match to complete a partially prewritten Python program.

The program uses a list that contains valid names for 10 cities in Michigan. You ask the user to enter a city name; your program then searches the list for that city name. If it is not found, the program should print a message that informs the user the city name is not found in the list of valid cities in Michigan.

The starter file provided for this lab includes input statements. You need to write code to examine all the items in the list and test for a match. You also need to determine if you should print the "Not a city in Michigan." message.

Comments in the code tell you where to write your statements.

Instructions:

Study the prewritten code to make sure you understand it.

Write a loop statement that examines the names of cities stored in the list.

Write code that tests for a match.

Write code that, when appropriate, prints the message "Not a city in Michigan.".

Execute the program using the following as input:

Chicago

Brooklyn

Watervliet

Acme

Assignment:

# MichiganCities.py - This program prints a message for invalid cities in Michigan.

# Input: Interactive

# Output: Error message or nothing

# Initialized list of cities

citiesInMichigan = ["Acme", "Albion", "Detroit", "Watervliet", "Coloma", "Saginaw", "Richland", "Glenn", "Midland", "Brooklyn"]

# Get user input

inCity = input("Enter name of city: ")

# Write your test statement here to see if there is a match.

# If the city is found, print "City found."

# Otherwise, "Not a city in Michigan" message should be printed.