Python F-Strings vs Template Strings

Developers should use f-strings for string formatting in Python 3 meets developers should use template strings when building dynamic strings in javascript, such as generating html content, constructing api endpoints, or creating formatted messages. Here's our take.

Python F-Strings

Nice Pick

Developers should use f-strings for string formatting in Python 3

Pros

• 6+ due to their simplicity, performance, and readability compared to older methods like %-formatting or str
• Related to: python, string-formatting

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Template Strings

Developers should use template strings when building dynamic strings in JavaScript, such as generating HTML content, constructing API endpoints, or creating formatted messages

Pros

• They are particularly useful for avoiding cumbersome string concatenation with the + operator and for writing multi-line strings without escape characters, improving code clarity and maintainability
• Related to: javascript, es6

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Python F-Strings if: You want 6+ due to their simplicity, performance, and readability compared to older methods like %-formatting or str and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Template Strings if: You prioritize they are particularly useful for avoiding cumbersome string concatenation with the + operator and for writing multi-line strings without escape characters, improving code clarity and maintainability over what Python F-Strings offers.

The Bottom Line

Python F-Strings wins

Developers should use f-strings for string formatting in Python 3