In this article, I'll be exploring the basics of Python, i.e. variables, input and output. You'll need Python (2.7+), a computer, and some free time. Variables Simply put, variables are like ...

We output information in Python using the **print** statement, which you've already seen a bit. This is called **string formatting**. That *%d* is a placeholder for where we want our value to go. The ...

To get user input in Python, you can use the input() function. You can store the result in a variable, and use it to your heart's content. Remember that the result you get from the user will be a ...

Programs close programSequences of instructions for a computer. are written to solve problems. To solve a problem, a program needs data input and data, or information, output. Data can be input in ...