Python Print Statement

The Print Statement in Python

• The print statement is used to output a value to the user as a program output.
• The simplest form of the print statement is print(value), where value is the value to be printed.

Printing Strings

• Strings are sequences of characters enclosed in quote marks (either single quotes or double quotes).
• Examples: print("hello") or print('hello')

Printing Non-String Values

• Non-string values (e.g., numbers) do not need quote marks.
• Examples: print(10), print(10 + 1), print(True)

Printing Multiple Values

• Multiple values can be printed by separating them with commas.
• The print statement will add a space character between each value.

String Formatting

• Placeholders can be used in a string, and replaced with actual values using the format() function.
• Example: print("My name is {} and I am {} years old.".format("James", 15))

Literals and Variables

• A literal is a value itself (e.g., 10 or "hello").
• A variable is a label assigned to a value, allowing it to be reused in the program.

Using Variables

• Variables can be used in place of literals in print statements.
• Example: name = "James"; age = 15; profession = "student"; print("My name is {} and I am {} years old. I am a {}.".format(name, age, profession))

Benefits of Variables

• Variables allow for easy changes to the program without modifying the code.
• Variables can be used to store complex expressions or values, making the code more readable.

The Print Statement in Python

• Used to output values to the user as a program output.
• Simplest form: print(value), where value is the value to be printed.

Printing Strings

• Strings are sequences of characters enclosed in quote marks (single or double).
• Examples: print("hello"), print('hello').

Printing Non-String Values

• Non-string values (e.g., numbers) don't need quote marks.
• Examples: print(10), print(10 + 1), print(True).

Printing Multiple Values

• Multiple values can be printed by separating them with commas.
• The print statement adds a space character between each value.

String Formatting

• Placeholders can be used in a string and replaced with actual values using the format() function.
• Example: print("My name is {} and I am {} years old.".format("James", 15)).

Literals and Variables

• Literals are values themselves (e.g., 10 or "hello").
• Variables are labels assigned to values, allowing reuse in the program.

Using Variables

• Variables can replace literals in print statements.
• Example: name = "James"; age = 15; profession = "student"; print("My name is {} and I am {} years old. I am a {}.".format(name, age, profession)).

Benefits of Variables

• Allow for easy changes to the program without modifying the code.
• Can store complex expressions or values, making the code more readable.