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The chapter covers the use of formatting in Python's print output, highlighting how to manipulate the appearance of printed strings using various formatting techniques. It introduces the format method, which allows for placeholder replacement by position or by name, and elaborates on specific formatting options for numbers, including width and decimal representation. Ultimately, the content emphasizes the versatility of string formatting in presenting data cleanly and efficiently.
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What we have learnt
- Formatting control is essen...
- The format method allows fo...
- Specific formatting options...
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What we have learnt
- Formatting control is essential for displaying output in a structured way.
- The format method allows for flexible string manipulation using positional or named arguments.
- Specific formatting options for integers and floating-point numbers enhance presentation quality.
Key Concepts
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Term: String formatting
Definition: The method of controlling how strings, particularly when printed, are structured and represented visually in output.
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Term: format method
Definition: A string method in Python that allows placeholders in a string to be replaced with values by either positional or named arguments.
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Term: Positional argument
Definition: An argument passed to a function or method based on its position, allowing for easier placement in strings.
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Term: Named argument
Definition: An argument that is passed to a function or method using its parameter name, allowing arguments to be supplied in any order.
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Term: Formatting codes
Definition: Special symbols within formatting strings that dictate how a given value should be displayed, like 'd' for integers and 'f' for floating-point numbers.