How to Make a Countdown Program in Python

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your text editor.

   To do this, type "import time".
   
   This will import the time module. , Give the function a name of your choice.
   
   This article will be using 'countdown,' so the code would be "def countdown(t):." Remember to leave four spaces after the colon. , Type in the code "while t > 0:" This will cause the program to, while the alphabet is defined as greater than zero, perform this function: "print(t)t =  t
   -1." The number will be constantly decremented as the function progresses and completes a loop cycle. , Type in the following code to print out 'BLAST OFF!' when the countdown reaches zero. "<4 spaces> if t == 0:<4 spaces>print("BLAST OFF!")."
   
   Call the function 'countdown' and, in parentheses, enter the number you want.
   
   For example, if you want a 50 second delay, your code should be "countdown(50)."
   
   It should look like this:
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   Step 2: Go to the file menu and click on New Window or just press Ctrl +N.

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   Step 3: Import the 'time' module.

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   Step 4: Use the 'DEF' function to define a countdown.

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   Step 5: Write a 'while' function to start your countdown loop.

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   Step 6: Add the finishing touches.

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   Step 7: Add the number you want to start the countdown from.

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   Step 8: Check your finished code.

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