What is the equivalence of cin.ignore() in python?

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In C++, i could use cin.ignore() to get a keystroke from user before program continues.

What is the equivalence of cin.ignore() in python?

possible duplicate of [Python read a single character from the user](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/510357/python-read-a-single-character-from-the-user) — Steven Rumbalski, Oct 10 '13 at 17:31
Check this one http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1394956/how-to-do-hit-any-key-in-python — codegeek, Oct 10 '13 at 17:39

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 10 '13 at 17:29

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You could simply do:

raw_input("Press enter to exit...") # use input() if using Python 3.x

This only works with pressing Enter, however (the user could type in a bunch of letters but only pressing Enter at the end).

answered Oct 10 '13 at 17:29

Rushy Panchal

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