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 ...

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 ...

Programming basics Input and output. ... In Python, the ‘print’ statement is used to output data. Consider this Python (3.x) program for calculating the perimeter of a square: ...

In some languages the input and output is combined to form a single statement. For example, in the Python 3 code below, the user is asked for their name and the input is saved in a single statement.