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Python Comments

Python Comments can be used to explain parts of the code that are difficult to understand. Comments are also used to document the code. Documentation is very important in programming. It helps keep track of a particular line of code or a block of code is performing. Comments are essential for documenting the code, like using functions, classes, modules, etc.

Types of Comments

Comments are human-readable descriptions meant for human readers to have a better understanding of the program. Python interpreter ignores the comments, and they do not affect the program’s outcome. Python supports two types of comments:

Single-Line Comments
Multi-Line Comments

Single-Line Comments

In Python, a single-line comment is created using the hash ( # ) symbol. The Python interpreter will ignore anything following the # on that line.

Python Comments

Multi-Line Comments

Python does not have a specific way to write multi-line comments. However, you can use a string within triple quotes (”’ or “””). The Python interpreter will ignore these strings if they’re not assigned to a variable.

Comments are used to explain code and are ignored when the code is executed. They can be very useful for providing context or explanations about what a piece of code is intended to do.

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