How to Use f-Strings in Python | Mastering Formatted Strings with Examples

Welcome to this beginner-friendly tutorial on using f-strings in Python! In this video, we’ll explore one of the most powerful and modern ways to format strings in Python. f-strings (formatted string literals) were introduced in Python 3.6 and provide a cleaner, more readable, and faster way to embed expressions inside string literals.

Whether you're displaying variables, formatting numbers, or creating dynamic messages, f-strings make string handling more intuitive and efficient.

What Are f-Strings in Python?

f-strings are a shorthand syntax for formatting strings in Python using curly braces {} to embed expressions directly within string literals prefixed with the letter f or F.

What You’ll Learn:

How to use basic f-string syntax
Embedding variables directly into strings
Formatting numbers, dates, and floating-point values
Using expressions inside f-strings (e.g., calculations, method calls)
Aligning text and setting width/precision for values
Comparing f-strings with older formatting methods (% and str.format())
Best practices for readability and performance

Example Code Snippets:

```python
name = "Alice"
age = 30
print(f"My name is {name} and I am {age} years old.")

# Formatting floats
pi = 3.14159265
print(f"Pi rounded to 2 decimal places: {pi:.2f}")

# Using expressions
print(f"In 5 years, {name} will be {age + 5} years old.")
```

Why Use f-Strings?

* Clean and readable syntax
* Faster execution compared to older formatting methods
* Supports complex expressions and function calls directly within strings
* Makes dynamic string generation easier in real-world applications

Prerequisites:

* Python 3.6 or higher installed
* Basic understanding of Python variables and data types
* A code editor (VS Code, PyCharm, etc.) or Python shell

Helpful Links & Resources:

Python String Formatting Guide: [https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/inputoutput.html#fancier-output-formatting](https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/inputoutput.html#fancier-output-formatting)
Python Format Specification Mini-Language: [https://docs.python.org/3/library/string.html#format-specification-mini-language](https://docs.python.org/3/library/string.html#format-specification-mini-language)
W3Schools Python f-Strings: [https://www.w3schools.com/python/ref\_string\_format.asp](https://www.w3schools.com/python/ref_string_format.asp)

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