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1.9.1: discuss f-strings

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Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
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38/100
Issue type
Documentation
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
python
Domain
documentation

Research direction

Start by locating section 1.9.1 in the book and compare its printf-style formatting with the surrounding use of PEP 498 f-strings. Determine whether the section should be updated for consistency, then verify that the revised examples remain correct and clear.

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Description

The book seems to be primarily using pep-498 style strings, but 1.9.1 still uses printf-style formatting.

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