Python Comment

In Python, comments are used to add explanatory notes or remarks within your code that are ignored by the interpreter. Comments are helpful for improving code readability and for adding documentation.

In Python, there are two types of comments:

Single-line comments

These comments span only a single line and start with the hash character (#). Anything following the # symbol on the same line is considered a comment.

# This is a single-line comment
print("Hello, World!")  # This is another comment

Multi-line comments (docstrings)

These comments can span multiple lines and are typically used for function, module, or class documentation. They are enclosed between triple quotes (''' or """).

'''
This is a multi-line comment or docstring.
It can span multiple lines and is often used for documentation.
'''
def add_numbers(a, b):
    """
    This function adds two numbers and returns the result.
    """
    return a + b

Comments are not executed as part of the code and are purely for human understanding. They are useful for explaining the purpose of the code, providing context, or making notes for yourself or other developers who may read the code in the future.

Using comments effectively can enhance code readability, maintainability, and collaboration among team members. It's a good practice to include comments in your code to make it more understandable and self-explanatory.