Python Single Line Comments

Python single line comments

Created By: chatGPT

In Python, single-line comments are created using the hash symbol (#). Any text following the # on that line will be ignored by the Python interpreter. This is useful for adding notes or explanations without affecting the code execution.

x = 5  # This is a single-line comment
# Here we define a variable

For example, if you want to explain what a variable does, you can do it like this:

name = 'Alice'  # Assigns 'Alice' to the variable name

You can also use comments to temporarily disable a line of code during debugging or development:

# print(name)  # This line is commented out and won't run

It’s a good practice to use comments to make your code more readable and maintainable. For instance:

# Calculate the total cost of items
total_cost = item_price * quantity  # Total cost calculation