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difference between help() and dir() ?

Answer:-

help() – it will display the documentation string. It is used to see the help related to modules, keywords, attributes, etc.
To view the help related to string datatype, just execute a statement help(str) – it will display the documentation for ‘str, module. ◦ Eg: >>>help(str) or >>>help() – it will open the prompt for help as help>
to view the help for a module, help> module module name Inorder to view the documentation of ‘str’ at the help>, type help>modules str
to view the help for a keyword, topics, you just need to type, help> “keywords python- keyword” and “topics list”

dir() – will display the defined symbols. Eg: >>>dir(str) – will only display the defined symbols.

help() – it will display the documentation string. It is used to see the help related to modules, keywords, attributes, etc.
To view the help related to string datatype, just execute a statement help(str) – it will display the documentation for ‘str, module. ◦ Eg: >>>help(str) or >>>help() – it will open the prompt for help as help>
to view the help for a module, help> module module name Inorder to view the documentation of ‘str’ at the help>, type help>modules str
to view the help for a keyword, topics, you just need to type, help> “keywords python- keyword” and “topics list”

dir() – will display the defined symbols. Eg: >>>dir(str) – will only display the defined symbols.

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