Can `print` and `return` be used separately?

Yes, print and return can be used separately in Python. You can use either one without the other, depending on your needs. Here are examples of each case:

Using print Only

You can use print to display information without returning any value from the function:

def greet(name):
    print(f"Hello, {name}!")  # Only prints the message

greet("Alice")  # Output: Hello, Alice!

Using return Only

You can use return to send a value back from the function without printing anything:

def greet(name):
    return f"Hello, {name}!"  # Returns the message

result = greet("Alice")
print(result)  # Output: Hello, Alice!

Summary

• You can use print to display output without returning a value.
• You can use return to send a value back to the caller without printing it.