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Python Python Basics Types and Branching Strings and Operators

Posted by Ike Nwabara
Ike Nwabara
204 Points

Spacing

I see that spacing is done when entering in strings for example (dessert+= '!' * 20) but I've noticed that it can be accepted this way as well (dessert+= '!'*20) so my question is is it best practice to space things out or does it not matter?

2 Answers

Adam N
Adam N
70,280 Points

In that case, the spacing doesn't matter, but I think most people put spaces between math operators. Spacing matters more in Python later on when you learn functions and if statements.

Let me know if this helps!

Ike Nwabara
Ike Nwabara
204 Points

Exactly the response I was looking for. Thanks man

Caleb Joiner
Caleb Joiner
1,527 Points
Caleb Joiner
Caleb Joiner
1,527 Points

Just gives it a much cleaner look