Mastering String Formatting in Python 3

Summary: Discover various methods of string formatting in Python 3, with practical examples, including the powerful f-string method.
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Mastering String Formatting in Python 3

String formatting is a crucial aspect of Python programming. It allows you to dynamically insert and format variables within strings, making your code more readable and efficient. Python 3 offers several methods for string formatting, each with its own unique set of features and benefits. This guide will explore these methods, with a particular focus on the powerful f-string introduced in Python 3.6.

Basic String Formatting Methods

Using the % Operator

The % operator is one of the oldest string formatting methods available in Python. It allows the insertion of variables into a string by using format specifiers.

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Output: Hello, Alice! You are 30 years old.

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Output: Hello, Bob! You are 25 years old.

For keyword arguments:

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Output: Hello, Charlie! You are 40 years old.

String Formatting in Python Using f-Strings

Introduced in Python 3.6, f-strings (short for formatted string literals) provide a more concise and readable way to embed expressions inside string literals. They start with an f or F before the string and use curly braces {} to embed expressions.

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Output: Hello, Diana! You are 22 years old.

Benefits of f-Strings

Readability: f-Strings improve readability by combining the string and the embedded expressions into a single, concise statement.

Performance: f-Strings are generally faster than the older methods because they are evaluated at runtime.

Versatility: You can insert any valid Python expression within the curly braces, including function calls and arithmetic operations.

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Output: The area of a circle with radius 5 is 78.54.

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