{"id":717,"date":"2023-08-20T09:41:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T09:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/?p=717"},"modified":"2023-09-04T21:21:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T21:21:09","slug":"python-comments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-comments\/","title":{"rendered":"Python Comments: An Essential Guide to Adding Explanatory Notes in Your Code"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Python_Comments\"><\/span><strong>Introduction to Python Comments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the world of programming, clarity, and collaboration are key. Imagine working on a project with dozens of lines of code, and you need to understand what each part does. This is where Python comments come into play. In this tutorial, we&#8217;ll explore how to use Python comments effectively, why they&#8217;re important, and how they can enhance your coding experience. Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or an experienced developer, mastering the art of commenting is a must-have skill.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-comments\/#Introduction_to_Python_Comments\" title=\"Introduction to Python Comments\">Introduction to Python Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-comments\/#What_are_Python_Comments\" title=\"What are Python Comments?\">What are Python Comments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-comments\/#Types_of_Python_Comments\" title=\"Types of Python Comments\">Types of Python Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-comments\/#Why_are_Python_Comments_Important\" title=\"Why are Python Comments Important?\">Why are Python Comments Important?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-comments\/#Best_Practices_for_Using_Python_Comments\" title=\"Best Practices for Using Python Comments\">Best Practices for Using Python Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-comments\/#Examples_of_Python_Comments_in_Action\" title=\"Examples of Python Comments in Action\">Examples of Python Comments in Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-comments\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-comments\/#Complete_Python_Tutorials_Category\" title=\"Complete Python Tutorials Category\">Complete Python Tutorials Category<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Python_Comments\"><\/span><strong>What are Python Comments?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Python comments are explanatory notes that you can add to your code to provide context, explanations, or reminders. These comments are not executed by the Python interpreter; they&#8217;re purely for human readers. Adding comments to your code helps you and others understand the code&#8217;s purpose, logic, and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Python_Comments\"><\/span><strong>Types of Python Comments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two primary ways to add comments in Python: single-line comments and multi-line comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Single-Line Comments:<\/strong> Single-line comments are used for adding short explanations or notes to a single line of code. They start with the <strong>#<\/strong> symbol.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#babed8;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798583984375px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#0F111A\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"# This is a single-line comment\nx = 10  # This comment explains the purpose of this variable\" style=\"color:#babed8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki material-theme-ocean\" style=\"background-color: #0F111A\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\"># This is a single-line comment<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">x <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F78C6C\">10<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">  <\/span><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\"># This comment explains the purpose of this variable<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#0F111A;color:#aaafcf;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Multi-Line Comments (Docstrings):<\/strong> Multi-line comments, often referred to as docstrings, are used for documenting functions, classes, and modules. They are enclosed in triple quotes (<strong>&#8221;&#8217;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;&#8221;&#8221;<\/strong>) and can span multiple lines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#babed8;--cbp-line-number-width:17.600692749023438px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#0F111A\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"'''\nThis function calculates the sum of two numbers.\nParameters:\n- num1: the first number\n- num2: the second number\nReturns:\nThe sum of num1 and num2\n'''\ndef add_numbers(num1, num2):\n    return num1 + num2\" style=\"color:#babed8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki material-theme-ocean\" style=\"background-color: #0F111A\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">&#39;&#39;&#39;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\">This function calculates the sum of two numbers.<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\">Parameters:<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\">- num1: the first number<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\">- num2: the second number<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\">Returns:<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\">The sum of num1 and num2<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">&#39;&#39;&#39;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #C792EA\">def<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #82AAFF\">add_numbers<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8; font-style: italic\">num1<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">,<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8; font-style: italic\">num2<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">):<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">return<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> num1 <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> num2<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#0F111A;color:#aaafcf;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Python_Comments_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why are Python Comments Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Python comments play a crucial role in programming for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Code Readability:<\/strong> Comments make your code more readable by providing insights into the logic behind each step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong> When working on a team project, comments help team members understand each other&#8217;s code, leading to better collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future Reference:<\/strong> Comments serve as reminders for your future self, helping you recall the purpose and functionality of specific code blocks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Using_Python_Comments\"><\/span><strong>Best Practices for Using Python Comments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While comments are helpful, it&#8217;s important to use them wisely. Here are some best practices to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Be Clear and Concise:<\/strong> Write comments that are clear, concise, and to the point. Avoid unnecessary details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update Comments:<\/strong> If you make changes to your code, remember to update the associated comments to reflect those changes accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Redundancy:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t state the obvious. Focus on explaining complex logic or any non-obvious aspects of your code.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Python_Comments_in_Action\"><\/span><strong>Examples of Python Comments in Action<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore some real-world examples to see how Python comments can improve code readability and understanding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#babed8;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#0F111A\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"# Calculate the area of a rectangle\nlength = 5\nwidth = 3\narea = length * width  # Formula: length x width\nprint(&quot;The area of the rectangle is:&quot;, area)\" style=\"color:#babed8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki material-theme-ocean\" style=\"background-color: #0F111A\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\"># Calculate the area of a rectangle<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">length <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F78C6C\">5<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">width <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F78C6C\">3<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">area <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> length <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">*<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> width  <\/span><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\"># Formula: length x width<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #82AAFF\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #C3E88D\">The area of the rectangle is:<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">,<\/span><span style=\"color: #82AAFF\"> area<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#0F111A;color:#aaafcf;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#babed8;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#0F111A\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"# This function checks if a number is prime\ndef is_prime(number):\n    if number &lt;= 1:\n        return False  # 0 and 1 are not prime\n    for i in range(2, number):\n        if number % i == 0:\n            return False  # If divisible by any number, not prime\n    return True\" style=\"color:#babed8;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki material-theme-ocean\" style=\"background-color: #0F111A\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\"># This function checks if a number is prime<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #C792EA\">def<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #82AAFF\">is_prime<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8; font-style: italic\">number<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">):<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">if<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> number <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">&lt;=<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F78C6C\">1<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">:<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">        <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">return<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">False<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">  <\/span><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\"># 0 and 1 are not prime<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">for<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> i <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">in<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #82AAFF\">range<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #F78C6C\">2<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">,<\/span><span style=\"color: #82AAFF\"> number<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">):<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">        <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">if<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> number <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">%<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> i <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">==<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F78C6C\">0<\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">:<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">            <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">return<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">False<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">  <\/span><span style=\"color: #464B5D; font-style: italic\"># If divisible by any number, not prime<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #BABED8\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF; font-style: italic\">return<\/span><span style=\"color: #BABED8\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #89DDFF\">True<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#0F111A;color:#aaafcf;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Python comments are a powerful tool for making your code understandable and maintainable. By following best practices and using comments effectively, you can enhance your coding skills and collaborate more efficiently with others. Remember, clear code with informative comments is a mark of a skilled programmer. So, as you embark on your coding journey, make commenting an integral part of your coding process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this tutorial,<\/strong> we&#8217;ve explored the world of Python comments, understanding their types, importance, and best practices. By adding comments to your code, you&#8217;re not only improving its readability but also fostering collaboration and making your codebase more accessible to others. 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