input()
IOReads a line of text from standard input. Always returns a string.
Signature
input(prompt)
Returns
strExample
name = input('What is your name? ')
age = int(input('How old are you? '))
print(f'Hello {name}, you are {age}!')About input()
input is a Python io function with the signature input(prompt). Reads a line of text from standard input. Always returns a string. It returns a value of type str.
Python provides a rich set of built-in functions and standard library modules that cover common programming tasks. Understanding these functions helps you write more idiomatic, efficient Python code. The inputfunction is commonly used in data processing, web development, scripting, and automation tasks.
When working with input(), consider edge cases like empty inputs, None values, and type mismatches. Python's duck typing means many built-in functions work with any object that implements the required protocol (e.g., __len__ for len(), __iter__ for iteration). This flexibility is a key strength of Python's design philosophy.