import os

def clear():  # this function will clear the console
    command = 'cls'  # cls is for windows
    if os.name != 'nt':  # if it isnt windows it will use clear
        command = 'clear'
    os.system(command)
    return 0
  
# example usage:
name = input('whats your name?')
clear()
print('your name is: ' + name)