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Python Python Basics (2015) Logic in Python Use input()

Debasis Nath
Debasis Nath
3,316 Points
Posted by Debasis Nath
Debasis Nath
3,316 Points

what is the tralling space?

its showing

age.py 
age = input ("what is your age ?")

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,454 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,454 Points

A trailing space is a empty space at the end of a string. The space is useful in props to leave space between the last character and the users cursor. In this case, they are looking for a space after the ?.

Debasis Nath
Debasis Nath
3,316 Points
Debasis Nath
Debasis Nath
3,316 Points

"thank you so much sir"!