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Welcome back to our 30-Day Python Learning Series 👋If you’re new here, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Our today’s topic is input and output in python

👉 Before we dive into today’s topic, check out Part 2 Master Python Variables and Data Types – Day 2 of the 30-Day Learning challenge to understand how Python stores and manages information. It’s the building block for what we’re learning today.

Now let’s get into the stuff – learning how to talk to your code with input and output in Python.

What Is Input and Output in Python?

Think of your code like a conversation.

  • Input is when the user talks to the program (you give information).
  • Output is when the program talks back to the user(it shows results).

Just like when you ask a friend their name (input) and they reply (output).

🎯Why Is Input and Output Important?

Imagine building a game or app. You’ll need:

  • Usernames and passwords ✅
  • Quiz answers✅
  • Shopping cart info✅

All this data comes from user input, and your program must respond with clear output

Getting User Input in Python

Python uses the input() function to get information from the user.

Example:
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name=input("What's your name? ")
print("Hello,", name)

💡If you type Ali, it will print:

Hello, Ali

Now Python can interact with people instead of just showing fixed results!

Showing Output with print()

The print() function let’s your program display messages on the screen.

Example:
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print("Welcome to Python!")

You’ve already used print() a lot in Part 2. It’s the simplest but most important tool for output.

Combine Input and Output Like a Pro

Let’s create a simple introduction app:

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name = input("Enter your name: ")
age = input("Enter your age: ")
print("Hi", name + "!", "You are", age, "year's old,")

Line-by-Line Explanation:

👉 name= input(“Enter your name:”)

  • This line asks the user to type their name.
  • The message inside the quotes-“Enter your name: “-appears as a prompt.
  • Whatever the user types is stored in the variable called name.

It’s like saying, “Tell me your name,” and writing it down in your notebook as name.

👉 age = input(“Enter your age:”)

  • This line does the same thing, but for the user’s age.
  • The input is stored as text, even if you type a number.
💡 Pro Tip:

If you want to treat age like a number (for math), convert it using int(age).

👉 print(“Hi” name + “!”, “You are”, age, “years old.”)

This is where your program talks back to the user!

Lets break it into pieces:

  • “Hi” -> a fixed string that says “Hi”
  • name + “!” -> we’re combining (concatenating) the user’s name with an exclamation mark -> Example: If name = “Ali”, this becomes “Ali!”
  • “You are” -> another fixed message
  • age -> the user’s age (still stored as text)
  • “years old.” -> ending message

💥 The Full Output Might Look Like:

Hi Ali! You are 18 years old.

Try it on Replit. It’s like magic 🪄

🧠 Real Life Project Idea: Mini Quiz Game:

Here’s a fun mini project you can build with input and output:

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question = input("What is the capital of France? ")
if question.lower() == "paris":
       print("Correct 🎉")
else:
       print("Oops! Try again.")

You just build your first interactive Python quiz! 🧠🔥

In Case You Missed It:

📘 Go back to part 1 Learn Python in 30 Days – Part 1: What is Python and How to Start (With Real-Life Analogies) and part 2 Master Python Variables and Data Types – Day 2 of the 30-Day Learning challenge to reinforce your foundation before jumping ahead.

What’s Next?

In Part 4, we’ll explore Operators in Python – how to do math, compare values, and make decisions.

It’s where Python gets logical and powerful!

✅ Recap: What You Learned Today

  • input() let’s users type data into your program
  • print() shows messages or results to users
  • Combining both makes your code interactive
  • Real-life examples help you understand faster

Keep practicing daily. You’re building real coding skills, one day at a time!💪

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