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Python Python Basics Meet Python Input and Coding Style

Posted by Mister Rayan
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Mister Rayan
Python Development Techdegree Student 197 Points

Why should I write the python command in the REPL to get access to input function in the shell

When I write like my input command in the REPL it's give me, something like bash syntax error token ', but when I write python, here I can enter my commands and it's working, what I want to know it's why it's given me that?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points

It sounds like you might not have been running the Python system when you entered your command. You need to type "python" first in the console before giving any Python commands. You'll know if the system is ready for Python commands when you see these symbols on the line:

>>>

If that's not the issue, please show exactly what you are typing, and exactly what message you get back.

Mister Rayan
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Mister Rayan
Python Development Techdegree Student 197 Points

Thank you, so much, that's helped me, yeah you're right!