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# Python input() function practice

# Display an input prompt asking for the favorite color
# Store the input value in the variable color
color = ''

# Print the inputted information
print("Your input:", color)

# Getting User Input in Python

When creating a program, there are times when you need to gather information from the user. In such cases, the `input()` function comes into play.

The input function returns data entered by the user through the keyboard as a `string (text data)`.

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## How is it used?

The `input()` function displays a message to the user and waits for the user's input.

Once the user presses the enter key, the input process ends, and the entered content is returned as a string.

```python title="Using the input() function"
user_input = input("Please enter your name:") # Displays a message to the user and waits for the user's input

print("Welcome", user_input) # Outputs "Welcome [user input]"
```

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## When is it typically used?

The `input()` function is used when you need to gather settings, information, or data from the user that is required for the program to operate.

```python title="Example using the input function"
name = input("Please enter your name: ")

hobby = input("Please enter your hobby: ")

print(name + "'s hobby is " + hobby + ".")
```

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## Precautions

The input function always returns the data received from the user as a `string (text data)`.

If you need a number instead of text, wrap the `input()` function with `int()` to convert the response.

```python title="Receiving Numeric Input"
user_input = input("Please enter a number: ")
number = int(user_input)

print(number)
```

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## Coding Practice

Try using Python's `input()` function to ask the user a question and respond based on their answer.

Click the green `Run` button to see how the input works in action.