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The document explains the use of variables in Python, highlighting that they store data without requiring explicit type declaration. It outlines naming rules for variables, methods for assigning values, type casting, and how to determine a variable's type using the type() function. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts.

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Python Variables

The document explains the use of variables in Python, highlighting that they store data without requiring explicit type declaration. It outlines naming rules for variables, methods for assigning values, type casting, and how to determine a variable's type using the type() function. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts.

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Python Variables

In Python, variables are used to store data that can be referenced and manipulated during
program execution. A variable is essentially a name that is assigned to a value.

 Unlike Java and many other languages, Python variables do not require explicit
declaration of type.

 The type of the variable is inferred based on the value assigned.

x=5

name = "Samantha"

print(x)

print(name)

Output

Samantha

Rules for Naming Variables

To use variables effectively, we must follow Python’s naming rules:

1. Variable names can only contain letters, digits and underscores (_).

2. A variable name cannot start with a digit.

3. Variable names are case-sensitive like myVar and myvar are different.

4. Avoid using Python keywords like if, else, for as variable names.

Assigning Values to Variables


Basic Assignment: Variables in Python are assigned values
using the = operator.
x = 5
y = 3.14
z = "Hi"
Multiple Assignments

Assigning Same Value: Python allows assigning the same value to multiple variables in a
single line, which can be useful for initializing variables with the same value.

a = b = c = 100

print(a, b, c)
Output

100 100 100

Assigning Different Values: We can assign different values to multiple variables


simultaneously, making the code concise and easier to read.

x, y, z = 1, 2.5, "Python"

print(x, y, z)

Output

1 2.5 Python

Type Casting a Variable

Type casting refers to the process of converting the value of one data type into another.
Python provides several built-in functions to facilitate casting, including int(), float() and str()
among others. Basic casting functions are:

 int(): Converts compatible values to an integer.

 float(): Transforms values into floating-point numbers.

 str(): Converts any data type into a string.

s = "10"

n = int(s)

cnt = 5

f = float(cnt)

age = 25

s2 = str(age)

print(n)

print(f)

print(s2)

Output
10

5.0

25

Type of Variable

In Python, we can determine the type of a variable using the type() function. This built-in
function returns the type of the object passed to it.

n = 42

f = 3.14

s = "Hello, World!"

li = [1, 2, 3]

d = {'key': 'value'}

bool = True

print(type(n))

print(type(f))

print(type(s))

print(type(li))

print(type(d))

print(type(bool))

Output

<class 'int'>

<class 'float'>

<class 'str'>

<class 'list'>

<class 'dict'>

<class 'bool'>

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