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Python Python Basics Meet Python Create a Variable

Brian Steyer
Brian Steyer
9,026 Points
Posted by Brian Steyer
Brian Steyer
9,026 Points

How do I create the correct syntax for a variable when it is in the middle of a print quotation? Thanks! Brian

See attached code. Thanks! Brian

using_variables.py 
favorite_color = "blue"
print("The color [favorite_color] is my favorite!")

2 Answers

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

In Python, you can use the .format() method to insert a piece of data into a string. However, it is simpler to take advantage of the fact that print can take in multiple values (called arguments). Python, by default, separates the values with a space.

print("The color", favorite_color, "is my favorite!")

Don't worry if the code looks confusing; it will be explained in depth in future videos

Henrik Christensen
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Henrik Christensen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 38,322 Points
Henrik Christensen
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Henrik Christensen
Python Web Development Techdegree Student 38,322 Points

You have 3 options

favorite_color = "blue"

# my favorite: f-string
print(f"The color {favorite_color} is my favorite!")  # notice the f before the starting quote

# you can use .format()
print("The color {} is my favorite!".format(favorite_color))

# you can also do it like this
print("The color", favorite_color, "is my favorite!")
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

Heh heh there's the f-string again :)

:+1: Supported!