PythonBeginner
Build a Python Calculator
Learn Python basics by building a simple calculator that can add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Perfect for beginners.
By CodeForge AI
In this tutorial, you'll build a Python calculator that takes two numbers and an operator, then returns the result. You'll learn about functions, conditionals, user input, and error handling.
## What you'll learn
- Defining functions
- Conditional statements (if/elif/else)
- Handling user input
- Basic error handling with try/except
## Step 1: Define the calculator function
Create a function that takes two numbers and an operator, then performs the calculation.
## Step 2: Handle division by zero
Use a try/except block to catch division by zero errors.
## Step 3: Get user input
Use input() to get the numbers and operator from the user.
## Step 4: Display the result
Print the calculation result in a readable format.