Python: What is the difference between input() and raw_input() functions ?

Question

Both the functions are used to take user inputs but how to decide which one to use ?

Answer 1

This should be based on which version of Python you are using.
If you are using Python-2.7 then you need to give raw_input( ).
If you are using 3.6.0 then use only input().

Answer 2

I did not use python extensively but this is very basic question so I will try to answer.

raw_input( ) returns string always but input() function does not return string. input() function does not return string means it return integers, decimal values.