27. Standard input and output
The chapter covers standard input and output in Python, focusing on how to obtain user input via the keyboard and produce output to the screen. It introduces the input() function for reading data and the print statement for displaying results, emphasizing the importance of proper formatting. It also discusses error handling when converting input data types, particularly during the conversion of strings to integers.
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What we have learnt
- Standard input enables users to input data via the keyboard.
- The input() function reads data as a string and requires type conversion to use as numeric data.
- The print statement outputs data to the screen, allowing for formatting control with optional arguments.
Key Concepts
- -- Standard Input
- The method of receiving input from the user, typically via the keyboard.
- -- Standard Output
- The method of displaying output to the user, typically on the screen.
- -- Error Handling
- Using try-except blocks to manage exceptions and prevent crashes from user input errors.
- -- print Statement
- A function used to output strings and data to the console, with specific formatting options.
- -- Input Conversion
- The process of converting the string output from input() into another data type, such as an integer.
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