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Leslie Romero
901 PointsWhat is the "in" in has_taco = "taco" in "catacombs"
has_taco = "taco" in "catacombs"
what does the "in" represent? Thank you!
2 Answers

Chorom Potro
Data Analysis Techdegree Student 4,916 Points
Chorom Potro
Data Analysis Techdegree Student 4,916 PointsIt means if the slice "taco" is present in the string "catacombs". In your example , it does.

Leslie Romero
901 PointsThank you so much, I was wondering if you could tell me what "in" is known as or called in the Python language?
Leslie Romero
901 PointsLeslie Romero
901 PointsThank you for all your help, Chorom Potro!