How do I work with Unicode strings in Python?

How do I work with Unicode strings in Python?

In Python, you can handle Unicode strings using the built-in str type. Just ensure your source files are UTF-8 encoded.

What if I have a byte string and I want to convert it to a Unicode string?

You can use the decode() method on byte strings. For example, byte_string.decode('utf-8') converts it to a Unicode string.

Are there any common issues I should be aware of when dealing with Unicode?

Yes, common issues include encoding errors and handling characters that may not be supported in certain encodings.

How can I ensure my strings are properly encoded before saving to a file?

You can specify the encoding when opening a file, like this: open('file.txt', 'w', encoding='utf-8').