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Python raw strings are a type of string literal that treats backslashes ( \ ) as literal characters rather than escape characters. This can be particularly useful when dealing with regular expressions, file paths, or any other scenarios where backslashes are commonly used. To create a raw string, you prefix the string with an r or R . Here’s a quick example: Regular String normal_string = "This is a normal string with a newline character:\nNew line." print (normal_string) Output: This is a normal string with a newline character: New line. Raw String raw_string = r"This is a raw string with a newline character:\nNew line." print (raw_string) Output: This is a raw string with a newline character:\nNew line. Use Case: File Paths When dealing with Windows file paths, raw strings can help avoid the need to escape backslashes: Without Raw String file_path = "C:\\Users\\username\\Documents\\file.txt" print (file_path) Output: C:\Users\username\Document

As I started diving deeper into Python programming, I quickly saw how important it is to know the difference between " parameters " and " arguments ". These terms might sound similar, but they play different roles in how functions work. Let me share what I've picked up, with straightforward explanations and examples to help you understand their functions and importance.   What are Parameters? Parameters are like a shopping list for a recipe that I write down for my wife before she starts cooking. This list tells her what ingredients to pick up from the store. When it’s time to cook, she uses these items to prepare the meal.   Parameters Example: Let's say we are planning to make a cake, and I write a list (function) of what my wife needs to make it. def make_cake(flour, eggs, sugar):      print("Making cake with:",                 flour, "cups of flour,",                 eggs, "eggs, and",                 sugar, "cups of s