Welcome to Python Operators
Operators are the special symbols in Python that carry out arithmetic or logical computation. They are the building blocks of expressions, allowing you to manipulate variables and values to produce results. Python’s rich set of operators can be grouped into several distinct categories.
Understanding operators is fundamental to programming. They allow you to perform everything from basic math to complex conditional logic and data manipulation.
A Quick Example
Let’s see how different operators can be combined in a simple, practical scenario.
Pyground
You buy an item that costs $1200. Calculate the total cost including an 18% tax, and then check if this total is within your budget of $1500.
Expected Output:
Total cost: $1416.0 Is it within budget? True
Output:
Explore the Operator Guide
This section provides a comprehensive guide to the different families of operators in Python. Use the tabs below to navigate to the topic you’re interested in.
Arithmetic Operators
These are used to perform mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Operators:
+,-,*,/,//(floor division),%(modulus),**(exponentiation) - Use Case: Essential for any numerical calculation.
- Go to Arithmetic Operators →
How to Study
- Begin with Arithmetic to warm up with numeric operators.
- Use Comparison and Logical to master decision-making expressions.
- Consult Precedence whenever expressions mix multiple operator types.
- Explore operator Module & Overloading to see how operators tie into Python’s data model.
Mixing operator families in one expression is powerful—just ensure you grasp precedence and associativity to avoid surprises.