Why doesn't the input function return anything?

Question

I am going back to the basics of python(because I didn't learn it properly when I started) and I found out more about the input function.

So, I tried something very simple, but it doesn't work for some reason.

Here is my code:

loop = input("enter a 5 or a 6: ")

if loop == 5:
    print("In Loop 5")

if loop == 6:
    print("In loop 6")

When I enter a 5 or a 6, it doesn't print anything, and just exits.

Can anyone please tell me what I am doing wrong?

Thanks!!

`loop = int(input("enter a 5 or a 6: "))` or `if loop == "5":` - input returns a string. — Pedro Lobito, May 01 '20 at 22:57

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered May 01 '20 at 22:59

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Because your variable contains a string and you're comparing it to integers. Either compare your variable to strings or convert the input to an integer.

answered May 01 '20 at 22:59

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