def get_input(var_label: str, var_default: str) -> str:
    """
    utility method to get input from the user and return the default value if nothing is entered from the user

    :param var_label: Label to show to the user
    :param var_default: default to use if nothing is entered
    :return: value entered from the user or default is input is None or ""
    """
    val = input(f"{var_label} <{var_default}>: ")
    if val is None or val == "":
        val = var_default

    return val