Startswith Error in Python

Question

I am trying to read through a file and skip certain lines. I'm using str.startswith() to do this:

for lines in analysis:

    if line.startswith("#"):
        continue

Then, I have further cases that analyzes all subsequent lines.

However, I get the error:

NameError: global name 'line' is not defined

Why doesn't this work...?

Did you even **read** the error? It is blindingly obvious. This has nothing to do with `startswith`. — Jonathon Reinhart, Jul 16 '13 at 07:21

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 16 '13 at 07:19

4

Simple typo. You are using lines in for statement, and line in if statement.

answered Jul 16 '13 at 07:19

falsetru

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