What does %s mean in a Python format string?

In a Python format string, the %s placeholder represents a string. It is used to indicate that a string should be inserted at that position in the final string.

Here's an example of how you can use the %s placeholder in a format string:

Use the %s placeholder in a format string

The %s placeholder automatically converts any argument to a string, so you can insert integers, floats, or other objects directly without manual conversion.

For example:

Use the %s placeholder with non-string types