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Run this module

cd "Python Basics - Strings"
python "strings_tutorial.py"

Python Basics – Strings Utility¶

Overview¶

This beginner-friendly utility introduces Python string fundamentals through hands-on examples. It is perfect for newcomers following the learning path in Documentation/Programs/level1_fundamentals.py and looking for extra practice manipulating text data.

What You'll Learn¶

Creating and concatenating strings
Formatting strings with f-strings and str.format()
Common string methods (upper, lower, split, join, etc.)
Basic validation and cleaning workflows used in data preparation

Files¶

strings_tutorial.py: Walkthrough script with guided printouts and function examples

How to Run¶

python strings_tutorial.py

Keep the file open in your editor while it runs so you can see how each code section aligns with the console output.

Practice Ideas¶

Build a function that formats user input into title case
Parse comma-separated text into a cleaned list of tickers
Use startswith/endswith to validate filenames before saving data

Next Steps¶

Explore list operations in UTILS - Data Structures - Lists/
Continue through the Level 1 program in Documentation/Programs/level1_fundamentals.py

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