This post explains how to use if statements in Python. This will form the backbone of much of your code going forward! Else statements, nesting, + more.

In Python, a SyntaxError happens when the interpreter finds code that does not conform to the rules of the Python language.

The if name equals main block guards the print statement, to ensure it executes only when the file is intentionally run directly as a script or application. With the print statement positioned under ...

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