intro-to-python-calculator

A simple Python calculator that takes two numbers and an operator (+, -, *, /) from the user, performs the operation, and displays the result. Created as part of the Intro to Python assignment for PLP Africa.

Features

• Accepts user input for numbers and operator
• Supports basic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Handles division by zero errors
• Simple and beginner-friendly

Example

Enter the first number: 10 Enter the second number: 5 Enter the operation (+, -, *, /): + 10.0 + 5.0 = 15.0

What I Learned

• How to collect input from users in Python
• Using if, elif, and else statements for logic
• Displaying results using print() and formatted strings

File

• calculator.py — The main Python script

Assignment

This project was completed as part of the "Intro to Python" module for the PLP Africa program.