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Python : 03 🎯String operation: formatting string Here we'll be introduced how we can combine strings from the variable using formatting string. Let's take a look- variable1 = a variable2 = b lets call a variable called 'combined string' combined_string = f"{a} {b}" [💡# Here "f" stands for 'formatting'] print(combined_string) Result: a b [ 💡 Note: In Python (and most programming languages), quotes are the "boundary" that tells the computer: "Do not process this; just treat it as plain text. "When you omit the quotes, Python looks for a variable with that name. It goes to the memory location where combined_string is stored and grabs the value.] So, that is called a formatted string! ✅ This is the modern and most efficient way to format strings in Python. It evaluates the expressions inside the curly braces and converts them to text. Make sure you follow this account for more! #python #CodingCommunity #PythonDeveloper #coding #TechCommunity #Developers #pythonprogramming
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🚀 Mastering loops in Python: From beginner to pro! 🐍 Looping in Python is a powerful technique to perform repetitive tasks efficiently. It allows you to iterate over a sequence of elements and execute the same block of code multiple times. For developers, mastering loops is essential as it helps in automating tasks, processing large datasets, and improving code readability. 🛠️ Let's break it down: 1️⃣ Initialize a counter variable 2️⃣ Set the loop condition 3️⃣ Execute the code block 4️⃣ Update the counter variable ```python for i in range(5): print("Iteration:", i) ``` 🚩 Pro Tip: Use a `break` statement to exit a loop prematurely when a certain condition is met. ❌ Common mistake: Forgetting to increment the counter variable can result in an infinite loop. 🤔 What's your favorite use case for loops in Python? Share in the comments below! 💬 🌐 View my full portfolio and more dev resources at tharindunipun.lk #PythonProgramming #LearnToCode #CodeNewbie #DeveloperTips #PythonLoops #CodingJourney #TechSkills #CodeWithPurpose
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Day 12/365: Checking If a List Is a Palindrome in Python 🔁 Today I solved a classic problem in Python: checking whether a list is a palindrome or not — using the two‑pointer technique with a for-else loop. 🔍 How this works step by step: I start with a list l that has elements arranged symmetrically. To check if it’s a palindrome, I compare elements from both ends: l[0] with l[-1], l[1] with l[-2], and so on. I only need to go till the middle of the list: range(len(l)//2) Inside the loop: If any pair doesn’t match, I print "list is not palindrome" and use break to exit the loop early. The interesting part is the for-else: The else block runs only if the loop finishes without hitting a break. That means all pairs matched, so I print "list is palindrome". 💡 What I learned: How to use the two‑pointer technique to compare elements from start and end efficiently. How Python’s for-else works — the else is tied to the loop, not the if. Why we only need to iterate till the middle of the list for palindrome checking. How the same logic can be reused for: checking if a string is a palindrome, validating symmetric data in lists and arrays. Day 12 done ✅ 353 more to go. If you have ideas like: checking palindromes while ignoring cases/spaces in strings, handling mixed data types in lists, or checking palindromes in other data structures, drop them in the comments — I’d love to try them next. #100DaysOfCode #365DaysOfCode #Python #LogicBuilding #TwoPointers #Lists #CodingJourney #LearnInPublic #AspiringDeveloper
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Take this example: _C = (1, 2, 3) a, b, c = _C print(a) print(b) print(c) What will be the output?