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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types String Formatting

Posted by Genius Chamisa
Genius Chamisa
6,620 Points

how do i use the .format() function on a string?

how do i place a placeholder name on a string using the .format() function

strings.py 
name = 'genius_chamisa'
subject = "Treehouse loves {}" + name

1 Answer

Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,120 Points
Stuart Wright
Stuart Wright
41,120 Points 
subject = "Treehouse loves {}".format(name)

The format method fills in the values you pass in (name in this case) to the {} placeholders.