How to Reverse a String in Python

Reversing a string is a common task that can be done in several ways in Python. Below are some of the most common methods.

Using Slicing

The easiest way to reverse a string in Python is by using slicing:

Python 
my_string = "Hello, World!"
reversed_string = my_string[::-1]
print(reversed_string)  # Output: "!dlroW ,olleH"

Using the reversed() Function

The reversed() function returns an iterator that can be converted back into a string:

Python 
my_string = "Hello, World!"
reversed_string = "".join(reversed(my_string))
print(reversed_string)  # Output: "!dlroW ,olleH"

Using a Loop

You can also reverse a string by looping through it in reverse order:

Python 
my_string = "Hello, World!"
reversed_string = ""
for char in my_string:
    reversed_string = char + reversed_string
print(reversed_string)  # Output: "!dlroW ,olleH"

These methods offer flexibility depending on the use case, whether you prefer simplicity or need more control over the process.

Import Links

Here are some useful import links for further reading: