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Python Python Basics (Retired) Putting the "Fun" Back in "Function" Shopping List Redux

alex albas
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alex albas
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alex albas
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 2,190 Points

Difference between input("> ") and input(" ")?

Why use this symbol (>) inside command input? I've tried without it and it does the same..

Thanks a lot

Alex

2 Answers

mrben
mrben
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Whatever is put in the quotes is shown to the user as a prompt. The ">" is just an indicator that the programmer has chosen to prompt the user to type something.

">" could be replaced with "What is your name?", or "" if you don't want to print anything to the console.