Python 3's F-Strings: An Improved String Formatting Syntax

Christopher Bailey 8 Lessons 22m
basics python

As of Python 3.6, f-strings are a great new way to format strings. Not only are they more readable, more concise, and less prone to error than other ways of formatting, but they are also faster! By the end of this course, you’ll know how and why to start using f-strings today.

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Python 3's f-Strings: An Improved String Formatting Syntax

8 Lessons 22m

1. What Are "F-Strings" in Python? 00:25

2. "Old-School" String Formatting in Python 05:27

3. The Simple Syntax of F-Strings 01:20

4. Embedding Arbitrary Expressions in F-Strings 04:00

5. Multiline F-Strings 02:55

6. F-Strings Speed Considerations & Performance 02:11

7. Python F-Strings: The Pesky Details 04:32

8. F-Strings Conclusion—Go Forth and Format! 01:42

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About Christopher Bailey

Chris is an avid Pythonista and creates video tutorials for Real Python. He is a programmer and data analyst. He creates music under the name Tripnet. Chris lives in Colorado with his wife and two dogs.

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