how python uses % operator?

[Jani Yusef]

Why is it in python -1%8 is equal to 7 , which is correct, of course
but in C -1%8 is given as -1 ?

 

[Andrew Durdin]

Why is it in python -1%8 is equal to 7 , which is correct, of course
but in C -1%8 is given as -1 ?

The "Programming FAQ" gives the answer:

http://www.python.org/doc/faq/programming.html#id23