Reverse a string in Python

Question

There is no built in reverse function for Python\'s str object. What is the best way of implementing this method?

If supplying a very conci

Answer 1

Sure, in Python you can do very fancy 1-line stuff. :)
Here's a simple, all rounder solution that could work in any programming language.

def reverse_string(phrase):
    reversed = ""
    length = len(phrase)
    for i in range(length):
        reversed += phrase[length-1-i]
    return reversed

phrase = raw_input("Provide a string: ")
print reverse_string(phrase)