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Mastering Python: Annotations, Errors and Environment

Docstring

Now, let's create the function's docstring (documentation string).

Docstring in Python is a documentation string that is used to describe the purpose and behavior of a function, module, or class. It is a string that is placed at the beginning of the function or module or class, enclosed in triple quotes """...""" and can span multiple lines:

Let's look at the PyCharm hint:

How this hint looks without docstring:

The docstring is a brief description of your function.

Note

Annotations and Docstrings are used in real development. Some simple actions can save a lot of time for other developers.

Everything was clear?

Section 1. Chapter 4
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Mastering Python: Annotations, Errors and Environment

Docstring

Now, let's create the function's docstring (documentation string).

Docstring in Python is a documentation string that is used to describe the purpose and behavior of a function, module, or class. It is a string that is placed at the beginning of the function or module or class, enclosed in triple quotes """...""" and can span multiple lines:

Let's look at the PyCharm hint:

How this hint looks without docstring:

The docstring is a brief description of your function.

Note

Annotations and Docstrings are used in real development. Some simple actions can save a lot of time for other developers.

Everything was clear?

Section 1. Chapter 4
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