Python Operators (The Superpowers of Your Code!)

Imagine Python as a magical world where values are little creatures…
And operators are the spells that make them move, fight, compare, and transform. 🪄🐍

Every time you write +, ==, or and, you’re basically whispering a command to Python:

“Hey, do this. And be quick about it.”

Let’s explore the most important operators — in a fun and interactive way!


1. Introduction: What Are Operators?

Operators are symbols or keywords that tell Python what action to perform.

Think of them as:

  • The plus sign waving its hand and saying, “Let’s join forces!”
  • The comparison operators judging things like a reality show panel 👀
  • The logical operators making decisions like a wise monk.

You use operators every single time you code — even if you don’t notice.


2. Arithmetic Operators (Your Math Superheroes)

These operators work with numbers.
They’re the Avengers of the Python world (but with less CGI).

OperatorMeaningExampleResult
+Addition10 + 515
-Subtraction10 - 37
*Multiplication6 * 424
/Division10 / 42.5
//Floor Division10 // 42 (no decimals)
%Modulus10 % 42 (remainder)
**Exponent3 ** 327

Quick Example

a = 15
b = 4
print(a // b)   # Output: 3
print(a % b)    # Output: 3

Floor division and modulus are siblings:
one gives the quotient, the other gives the remainder.


3. Comparison Operators (Judging Mode ON 😎)

These operators compare two values.

OperatorMeaningExampleResult
==Equal to5 == 5True
!=Not equal to5 != 3True
>Greater than10 > 8True
<Less than2 < 9True
>=Greater or equal5 >= 5True
<=Less or equal3 <= 5True

Example

age = 18
print(age >= 18)  # True

Python’s way of saying:
“You’re officially an adult… in this variable.”


4. Logical Operators (The Wise Decision-Makers)

These operators combine conditions.
Like checking multiple items on your to-do list.

AND

All conditions must be true.

age = 25
has_id = True
print(age >= 18 and has_id)  # True

OR

At least one condition must be true.

is_member = False
has_coupon = True
print(is_member or has_coupon)  # True

NOT

Flips True to False and vice-versa.

is_raining = False
print(not is_raining)  # True

Logical operators = Python’s brain. 🧠


5. Practical Examples & Common Mistakes

✔ Example 1 — Checking if a number is even

num = 12
if num % 2 == 0:
    print("Even number!")

✔ Example 2 — Login check

username = "amit"
password = "1234"

if username == "amit" and password == "1234":
    print("Welcome back!")

❌ Common Mistake 1 — Mixing = and ==

= is assignment
== is comparison

x = 10     # correct
x == 10    # comparison only

❌ Common Mistake 2 — Confusing / and //

/ → decimal
// → whole number

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