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@ -6,7 +6,476 @@ String interpolation in Python is a method of embedding variables or expressions
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1. .format()
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2. modulo %
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3. f-string
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4. Template class
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4. Template class
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## The Modulo Operator, %
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The modulo operator `%` can be used for string interpolation, allowing you to insert values into a string. This is an older method of string formatting and has been mostly replaced by newer techniques like `.format()` and f-strings.
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### Example
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1. **Basic usage with integers:**
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```python
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name = "Alice"
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age = 30
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message = "Hello, %s. You are %d years old." % (name, age)
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Hello, Alice. You are 30 years old.
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```
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2. **Using multiple values:**
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```python
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name = "Bob"
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age = 25
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height = 5.9
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message = "Name: %s, Age: %d, Height: %.1f" % (name, age, height)
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Name: Bob, Age: 25, Height: 5.9
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```
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3. **Formatting with different data types:**
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```python
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items = 3
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cost = 49.99
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summary = "You bought %d items costing a total of $%.2f." % (items, cost)
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print(summary)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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You bought 3 items costing a total of $49.99.
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```
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4. **Using a dictionary for string interpolation:**
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```python
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data = {"name": "Charlie", "age": 40}
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message = "Name: %(name)s, Age: %(age)d" % data
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Name: Charlie, Age: 40
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```
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- **%s**: Formats the value as a string.
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- **%d**: Formats the value as an integer.
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- **%f**: Formats the value as a floating-point number.
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- **%.xf**: Formats the value as a floating-point number with `x` decimal places.
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- **%(key)s**: When using a dictionary, this allows you to insert the value associated with `key`.
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While `%` string formatting is useful, it has largely been superseded by the `.format()` method and f-strings , which offer more flexibility and readability. Here's a quick comparison using f-strings:
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```python
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name = "Alice"
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age = 30
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message = f"Hello, {name}. You are {age} years old."
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Hello, Alice. You are 30 years old.
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```
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Even though the % operator provides a quick way to interpolate and format strings, it has a few issues that lead to common errors. For example, it’s difficult to interpolate tuples in your strings:
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```python
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>>> "The personal info is: %s" % ("John", 35)
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Traceback (most recent call last):
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...
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TypeError: not all arguments converted during string formatting
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```
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the operator fails to display the tuple of data because it interprets the tuple as two separate values. You can fix this issue by wrapping the data in a single-item tuple:
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```python
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>>> "The personal info is: %s" % (("John", 35),)
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"The personal info is: ('John', 35)"
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```
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### Important Note
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Format Specification: The modulo operator (%) allows for string interpolation using format specifiers. For example, %s is used for string substitution, %d for integer substitution, %f for floating-point substitution, etc.
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Tuple or Dictionary: When using the modulo operator, the right-hand operand can be either a tuple or a dictionary. If it's a tuple, the values must match the placeholders in the left-hand string operand sequentially. If it's a dictionary, placeholders are matched by their keys.
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Type Safety: Ensure that the types of values provided match the format specifiers. Failure to match types can lead to errors or unexpected behavior. For instance, trying to substitute a string into a numeric format specifier (%d) will result in a TypeError.
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Escape Sequences: When using the modulo operator, be mindful of escape sequences within strings. Certain characters (like %) have special meanings and need to be properly escaped or handled to avoid misinterpretation.
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Consider Using str.format or f-strings Instead: While the modulo operator (%) is a traditional method for string formatting, Python 3 introduced more advanced and preferred alternatives like str.format and f-strings (f"..."). These methods offer more flexibility, readability, and safety compared to % formatting.
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## The str.format() Method
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The `str.format()` method in Python 3 is used for string interpolation, allowing you to embed expressions inside string literals. This method is versatile and provides a way to control the format and alignment of strings.
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### Example
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#### Basic Usage
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```python
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name = "Alice"
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age = 30
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message = "Hello, my name is {} and I am {} years old.".format(name, age)
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Hello, my name is Alice and I am 30 years old.
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```
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#### Positional and Keyword Arguments
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You can use positional and keyword arguments to specify values:
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```python
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# Positional arguments
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message = "The {} is {}.".format("sky", "blue")
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print(message)
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# Keyword arguments
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message = "The {item} is {color}.".format(item="sky", color="blue")
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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The sky is blue.
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The sky is blue.
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```
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#### Reordering and Reusing Arguments
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You can reorder and reuse arguments:
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```python
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message = "{0} is better than {1}. {1} is better than {2}.".format("Python", "Java", "C++")
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Python is better than Java. Java is better than C++.
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```
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#### Number Formatting
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You can format numbers in various ways:
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```python
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number = 1234.56789
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formatted_number = "The number is {:.2f}".format(number)
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print(formatted_number)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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The number is 1234.57
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```
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#### Padding and Alignment
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You can pad and align strings:
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```python
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# Left align
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message = "{:<10}".format("left")
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print(message)
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# Right align
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message = "{:>10}".format("right")
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print(message)
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# Center align
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message = "{:^10}".format("center")
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print(message)
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# Padding with a specific character
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message = "{:*^10}".format("center")
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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left
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right
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center
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**center**
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```
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#### Combining Different Features
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You can combine different features in a single format string:
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```python
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name = "Alice"
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age = 30
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balance = 1234.567
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message = "Name: {0}, Age: {1}, Balance: ${2:.2f}".format(name, age, balance)
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Name: Alice, Age: 30, Balance: $1234.57
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```
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#### Using Dictionaries
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You can also use dictionaries with the `str.format()` method:
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```python
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person = {"name": "Alice", "age": 30}
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message = "Name: {name}, Age: {age}".format(**person)
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Name: Alice, Age: 30
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```
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### Key Points to Remember:
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Positional and Keyword Arguments: str.format supports both positional and keyword arguments for inserting values into a string.
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Example:
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```python
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name = 'Alice'
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age = 30
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sentence = 'My name is {}. I am {} years old.'.format(name, age)
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```
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Named Placeholders: You can use named placeholders inside the string and pass corresponding values through keyword arguments.
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Example:
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```python
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sentence = 'My name is {name}. I am {age} years old.'.format(name='Alice', age=30)
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```
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Formatting Options: str.format allows you to specify formatting options for numbers (like decimal places, alignment) and strings (like width, alignment).
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Example:
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```python
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pi = 3.141592653589793
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formatted_pi = 'Pi value: {:.2f}'.format(pi) # Rounds to 2 decimal places
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```
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Readability and Flexibility: It enhances code readability compared to traditional string concatenation and provides more flexibility compared to % formatting.
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Example:
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```python
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first_name = 'John'
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last_name = 'Doe'
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formatted_name = 'Full name: {} {}'.format(first_name, last_name)
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```
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Compatible Across Python Versions: str.format is available in Python 2.7 and Python 3.x, making it a reliable choice for string formatting tasks in cross-version codebases.
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## F- string
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The `f-string` (formatted string literal) operator provides a concise and readable way to include expressions inside string literals. The expressions are evaluated at runtime and formatted using the `str.format()` method under the hood. The syntax for `f-strings` is to prefix the string with the letter `f` or `F` and include expressions inside curly braces `{}`.
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### Example and Output
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Let's look at some examples:
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1. **Basic usage:**
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```python
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name = "Alice"
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age = 30
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message = f"Hello, my name is {name} and I am {age} years old."
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Hello, my name is Alice and I am 30 years old.
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```
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2. **Expression evaluation:**
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```python
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num1 = 5
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num2 = 10
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result = f"The sum of {num1} and {num2} is {num1 + num2}."
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print(result)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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The sum of 5 and 10 is 15.
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```
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3. **Using functions:**
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```python
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def greet(name):
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return f"Hello, {name}!"
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message = f"{greet('Bob')} How are you today?"
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Hello, Bob! How are you today?
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```
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4. **Formatting numbers:**
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```python
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value = 1234.56789
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formatted_value = f"The value is {value:.2f}."
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print(formatted_value)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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The value is 1234.57.
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```
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5. **Using dictionaries:**
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```python
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person = {"name": "Charlie", "age": 25}
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message = f"{person['name']} is {person['age']} years old."
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print(message)
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```
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**Output:**
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```
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Charlie is 25 years old.
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```
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### Important Note
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1. Syntax Clarity and Simplicity:
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F-strings are denoted by placing an f or F prefix before the string literal. For example, f"Hello, {name}!".
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They allow embedding expressions inside curly braces {}, making it easy to insert variables, attributes, or any Python expressions directly into the string.4
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2. Readability and Maintainability:
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F-strings enhance code readability by clearly marking where variables and expressions are inserted into the string.
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They reduce the need for complex formatting codes and make the intent of the string clearer at a glance.
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3. Performance Benefits:
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F-strings are evaluated at runtime, similar to other string literals. This makes them faster than traditional methods like str.format(), which requires additional parsing and evaluation steps.
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4. Support for Complex Expressions:
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F-strings can include complex expressions and function calls within the curly braces, allowing for dynamic string construction without breaking the flow of code readability.
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5. Compatibility and Adoption:
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F-strings were introduced in Python 3.6 and have become widely adopted due to their simplicity and efficiency.
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They are fully backward-compatible with older Python versions that support them, making them a safe choice for modern Python development.
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F-strings are a powerful and user-friendly feature in Python, making string interpolation easy and efficient.
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## Template Strings
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Template Strings provide a simple and readable way to perform string interpolation in Python. They are especially useful when you want to avoid the complexity and potential errors of more powerful formatting methods like f-strings or the `str.format` method.
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Template Strings are part of the `string` module and provide a simpler way to perform string interpolation. The placeholders in the string are identified by `$` followed by a valid Python identifier (e.g., `$name`).
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To use Template Strings, you need to:
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1. Import the `Template` class from the `string` module.
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2. Create a `Template` object with a string containing placeholders.
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3. Use the `substitute` method to replace placeholders with actual values.
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### Example
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Here's an example demonstrating the use of Template Strings in Python:
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```python
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from string import Template
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# Create a template string
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template = Template('Hello, $name! You have earned your first badge with $points points in GSSoC.')
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# Substitute values into the template
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result = template.substitute(name='Alice', points=60)
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print(result)
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```
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### Output
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```
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Hello, Alice! You have earned your first badge with 60 points in GSSoC.
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```
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1. **Importing Template**: The `Template` class is imported from the `string` module.
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2. **Creating a Template**: A `Template` object is created with a string that includes placeholders (`$name` and `$points`).
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3. **Substituting Values**: The `substitute` method is used to replace the placeholders with the actual values (`name='Alice'` and `points=60`).
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### Advanced Example
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In some cases, you may want to provide partial values for placeholders. Using `substitute` will raise a `KeyError` if a placeholder is missing. You can use `safe_substitute` to avoid this:
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```python
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from string import Template
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# Create a template string
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template = Template('Hello, $name! You have earned your first badge with $points points in GSSoC. Welcome to $organization!')
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# Substitute values into the template with safe_substitute
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result = template.safe_substitute(name='Alice', points=60)
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print(result)
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```
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### Output
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```
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Hello, Alice! You have earned your first badge with 60 points in GSSoC. Welcome to $organization!
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```
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In this example, `safe_substitute` leaves the `$organization` placeholder intact because no value was provided for it, thus preventing a `KeyError`.
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### Important Key Points
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When using Template Strings in Python from the `string` module, it's important to keep a few key points in mind to ensure proper usage and avoid common pitfalls:
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1. **Dollar Sign Escape**: Template Strings use `$` as a delimiter for placeholders. If you need to include a literal dollar sign in your output (not as a placeholder), you must escape it by doubling it (`$$`). For example:
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```python
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from string import Template
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template = Template('The cost is $$10.')
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result = template.substitute()
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print(result) # Output: The cost is $10.
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```
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2. **Missing Placeholder Handling**: By default, using `substitute()` raises a `KeyError` if a placeholder is missing from the dictionary passed to it. To handle this gracefully, you can use `safe_substitute()` instead, which leaves placeholders unchanged if their values are missing.
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```python
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from string import Template
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template = Template('Hello, $name! Your score is $score.')
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result = template.safe_substitute(name='Alice')
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print(result) # Output: Hello, Alice! Your score is $score.
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```
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3. **Python Identifiers as Placeholders**: Placeholders in Template Strings must be valid Python identifiers. This means they should start with a letter or underscore (`_`) and can only contain letters, digits, or underscores (`_`). For example:
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```python
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from string import Template
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template = Template('Hello, $user_name!')
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result = template.substitute(user_name='Alice')
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print(result) # Output: Hello, Alice!
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```
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4. **Use Cases**: Template Strings are suitable for simple string interpolation tasks where the format is relatively fixed, and the number of substitutions is limited. For more complex formatting or when working with variable expressions, consider using f-strings (Python 3.6+) or the `str.format()` method.
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5. **Security Considerations**: Avoid using Template Strings for user-supplied data that could potentially contain malicious content (like from untrusted sources), as Template Strings do not provide any protection against arbitrary code execution. Always sanitize and validate user inputs appropriately.
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By keeping these points in mind, you can effectively use Template Strings in Python for straightforward string interpolation tasks while ensuring clarity and avoiding common issues.
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## Using String Format Indicators
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String formatting with the modulo operator includes the % character and a format indicator for each of the entries in the string template. A format indicator converts a provided value into the type indicated by the format indicator. The conversion is done before the value is inserted into the string. Python provides the following format indicators:
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**Output**
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>The value of pi is: 3.1416
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## Uses of String Interpolation
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Output Formatting: Interpolated strings are commonly used to format output messages, log entries, or user-friendly prompts where dynamic content needs to be embedded within fixed text.
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SQL Queries: In database applications, string interpolation is often used to construct SQL queries dynamically based on user input or program logic, ensuring proper formatting of query parameters.
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Error Messages: Interpolated strings are useful for generating detailed error messages that include variable values, making it easier to diagnose and fix issues.
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Logging: When logging information in applications, interpolated strings help create informative and readable log messages that include relevant contextual data.
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Dynamic Generation: Interpolated strings are ideal for dynamically generating HTML, XML, or other structured text formats where inserting variables or data into templates is necessary.
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## Advantages of String Interpolation
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Readability: Interpolated strings are often easier to read and understand compared to concatenation or manual formatting methods. They keep the logical structure of the string intact and minimize syntax noise.
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Maintainability: Interpolated strings make it easier to modify and update string content because placeholders are directly embedded within the string. This reduces the chance of errors when changing or extending the string.
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Type Safety: In languages like Python, string interpolation methods (such as f-strings or str.format) ensure type safety. They automatically convert data types to strings when substituting values, avoiding type-related errors that can occur with manual type conversion.
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Flexibility: Interpolated strings support various formatting options and expressions, allowing developers to embed variables, perform calculations, and format values directly within the string.
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Performance: Depending on the language and implementation, string interpolation methods can offer better performance compared to string concatenation, especially when dealing with large volumes of text or frequent string manipulations.
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### Conclusion
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String interpolation in Python is a powerful method for creating dynamic and formatted strings by embedding variables or expressions within string literals. It significantly enhances code readability and efficiency. Using the modulo operator for string formatting involves the % character along with specific format indicators, which convert and insert values into the string according to their types. This method offers various format indicators such as %s for strings, %d for integers, %f for floating-point numbers, and many others for different data types and representations. Understanding and utilizing these format indicators allows for precise control over string formatting, making the code more flexible and expressive.
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