In Python, the input() function is used so that the user can input data. Whatever you enter, this function will convert it to a string. Even if you enter a number, the function will convert it to a string.

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More about Python input() Function ?

input() function allows you to input data.

Its syntax is given below:

input(data)

Parameter Values is:

data: a string. For example: name, number, …

Examples of using Python input() Function

1. Consider the below function:

print ("What is your name?")
x = input()
print("You are " + x + ", aren't you?")
For example, We will enter the name Python. 

The Output would be:

What is your name?
You are Python, aren’t you?

2. Basic input() function:

print ("Enter your mother name:")
x = input()
print("What a beautiful name!")

Output would be:

Enter your mother name:
What a beautiful name!

3. Plus 1. Because the function will convert the input to a string.

So if you want to input as int then use int():

print("Enter a number")
x = int(input())
plus = x + 1
print(plus)

The Output would be:

Enter a number: 11
12

4. Parity check program:

def check(x):
return (bool(x % 2 == 0))
print("Enter a number")
x = int(input())
if (check(x)):
print("It is an even number")
else:
print("It is an odd number")

The Output would be:

Enter a number: 8
It is an even number

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