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MICHAEL P
5,191 PointsI don't understand why in the code, it is written "----" ; and later "---". Can someone please clear this up?
I don't understand why in the code, it is written "----" ; and later "---". Can someone please clear this up?
2 Answers
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jason chan
31,009 PointsIt just to separate the text. You don't really have to use those if you don't want.
It's ascii art
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MICHAEL P
5,191 PointsThank you
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jason chan
31,009 PointsNo problem happy coding.