Python beginner Q: It is only when we use " or such (and/or print statement) that it will not calculate it?

Question

It is only when we use " or such (and/or print statement) that it will not calculate it? And if the answer is no?
For example when (X+Y) in my previous lesson it was the case that there was a calculation.

Answer 1

I'm not entirely sure if this what you're asking. But (mathematical) expressions are always evaluated unless they are given as a string, i.e. within single or double quotes.
E.g.:
print(1 + 2)
# prints "3" because the expression is evaluated and the result is printed.
print("1 + 2")
# prints "1 + 2" because the expression is given as a string, i.e. a sequence of symbols with no regard to their meaning.

Answer 2

What do you mean? Anything surrounded by " " is a string. A string is not an equation it's a string. Can you give some better examples?

Answer 3

"Evaluated" is the more technical term and it applies to all kinds of expressions, not just mathematical ones (e.g. logical expressions). Of course in this context you can also just use "calculated".

Answer 4

You can use three quotes (either three single or three double quotes) for multi-line strings.

Answer 5

Simon Sauter If you don't mind I'll ask a little more; triple " is also possible right? And could I use the word calculated instead of evaluated here? Why would evaluated be better/more appropriate here (if at all)?

Answer 6

Thank you for your answer. So besides a string, it will always be calculated (the values/numbers) if it's written correctly? Or are there besides string other ways? Something like that, sorry.

Answer 7

Thank you. That was indeed my main question.

Answer 8

There are lots of ways. What is the basis of this question? Like what made you ask it?