Python String Formatting Tips & Best Practices

Paul Mealus 6 Lessons 16m
basics best-practices python

Learn the four main approaches to string formatting in Python, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. You’ll also get a simple rule of thumb for how to pick the best general purpose string formatting approach in your own programs.

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Python String Formatting Tips & Best Practices

6 Lessons 16m

1. Python String Formatting: Overview 02:11

2. String Formatting With the % Operator 04:32

3. String Formatting With the .format() Method 02:50

4. String Formatting With f-Strings 02:31

5. String Formatting With Template Strings 03:06

6. Python String Formatting: Recap & Summary 01:21

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About Paul Mealus

Paul studies ways to leverage technology to empower business and make life better. Paul has a life goal to become a CIO and more importantly, pet every dog in the world.

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