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diff --git a/basic_python/strings_dicts.rst b/basic_python/strings_dicts.rst index e73a33e..b508a3d 100644 --- a/basic_python/strings_dicts.rst +++ b/basic_python/strings_dicts.rst @@ -179,6 +179,22 @@ Observe that the whitespaces between the words have not been removed. transform the source string. The source string still remains the same. Remember that **strings are immutable**. +Introduction to the standard library +==================================== + +Python is often referred to as a "Batteries included!" language, mainly because +of the Python Standard Library. The Python Standard Library provides an extensive +set of features some of which are available directly for use while some require to +import a few **modules**. The Standard Library provides various built-in functions +like: + + * **abs()** + * **dict()** + * **enumerate()** + +The built-in constants like **True** and **False** are provided by the Standard Library. +More information about the Python Standard Library is available http://docs.python.org/library/ + I/O: Reading and Writing Files ============================== |