Python strip() Method: Complete Guide

In Python, the strip() function is used to remove specified characters (by default, whitespace) from both ends of a string. You can use the strip() function in the following way:

1. Remove leading and trailing spaces using the default space character.

s = "  hello world  "
print(s.strip())  # Output: "hello world"

1. Specify the characters to be removed:

s = "!!!hello world!!!"
print(s.strip("!"))  # Output: "hello world"

1. Remove specified set of characters.

s = "!!!hello world!!!"
print(s.strip("!d"))  # Output: "hello worl"

It is important to note that the strip() function will return a new string and the original string will not be modified.