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textual data
2 Every string has its place

Imagine trying to communicate without words.
All programs process data, and one of the most important types of data is text. In this
chapter, you’ll work through the basics of textual data. You’ll automatically search
text and get back exactly what you’re looking for. Along the way, you’ll pick up key
programming concepts such as methods and how you can use them to bend your
data to your will. And finally, you’ll instantly power up your programs with the help of
library code.

Your new gig at Starbuzz Coffee 38
Here’s the current Starbuzz code 39
The cost is embedded in the HTML 41
A string is a series of characters 41
Find characters inside the text 42
But how do you get at more than one character? 43
The String Exposed 48
Beans’R’Us is rewarding loyal customers 50
Searching is complex 52
Python data is smart 54
Strings and numbers are different 64
The program has overloaded the Beans’R’Us Server 67
Time... if only you had more of it 68
You’re already using library code 69
Order is restored 74
Your Programming Toolbox 75

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