18. PRINT
The print() function in Python is essential for displaying output to users, allowing for effective communication of messages, variable values, and computations. Understanding its syntax, parameters, and capabilities, such as formatting options and escape characters, is crucial for programming. The chapter explores various ways to utilize print() for strings, numbers, and dynamic messages, emphasizing correct usage and common errors.
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18.4Printing Multiple Values
The print() function in Python can accept multiple values, allowing for...
What we have learnt
- The print() function is a built-in feature for displaying output in Python.
- Users can customize output using parameters like sep and end.
- Escape sequences allow the inclusion of special characters in strings.
- F-strings and the .format() method make it easier to construct dynamic messages.
- Properly converting non-string values to strings is necessary for concatenation.
Key Concepts
- -- print() function
- A built-in Python function used to display text, numbers, or variables on the screen.
- -- Escape characters
- Special characters that are introduced with a backslash, allowing formatting such as new lines or tabs.
- -- Fstrings
- A method of string formatting introduced in Python 3.6 that allows embedding expressions inside string literals.
- -- .format() method
- A Python string method that formats specified values and inserts them into placeholders in a string.
- -- Concatenation
- The operation of joining two or more strings together using the + operator.
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