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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Hazel Kirtis
Hazel Kirtis
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how to use {} placeholder and .format method

how to use {} placeholder and .format method

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Chris Freeman
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Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
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The string .format() method scans a string for curly braces {}, replacing each one with a one of its arguments.

More details can be found in the format docs and format examples.