I’ve worked with Python for a while, especially on Windows, and honestly, the python r string has been a lifesaver.
When writing file paths like:
path = r"C:\Users\Name\Documents"
Without the r, Python treats things like \N or \U as special Unicode escapes—this breaks your path.
The r just tells Python: “Hey, don’t mess with backslashes. Take them as-is.” Simple, but powerful.