Input and Assign to Variable
Let’s see how we can take input from a user and save it for later use.
Taking input from a user
Let’s continue making our way into Python and the project. Notice that project requirements 1 and 5 are categorically different from requirement 2, which is printing something on the screen.
Now we know how to print a name on the screen using Python, but how does our code ask the elementary school student to tell us their name?
The built-in input() function
Just like print prints something on the screen, what would be the name of the built-in function that takes input from the user’s keyboard? You guessed it! Python offers us another built-in function with the name of input.
Note: After clicking the “Run” button, click anywhere inside the black terminal window. When you see a blinking cursor, you will know that the program is waiting for your input. Use your keyboard to write anything and then press enter. Give it a shot:
input()