Python Variables and Data Types - Quick Notes
1. What is a Variable?
A variable is like a container that holds data.
Example:
name = 'Charan' # Stores your name
age = 20 # Stores your age
2. Integer (int)
Used for whole numbers.
Example:
score = 100 # Marks scored in a test
3. Float (Decimal Number)
Used for decimal values.
Example:
temperature = 36.6 # Body temperature
4. String (Text)
Used to store text like names, messages.
Example:
message = 'Welcome to Python!'
5. Boolean (True/False)
Used for decisions.
Python Variables and Data Types - Quick Notes
Example:
is_student = True # Yes, you are a student
6. List (Group of items)
Used to store multiple values in one variable.
Example:
subjects = ['Math', 'Science', 'English']
# You can access: subjects[0] -> 'Math'
7. Tuple (Fixed group)
Like a list but cannot be changed.
Example:
days = ('Mon', 'Tue', 'Wed')
8. Set (Unique items)
Stores unordered unique items. No duplicates allowed.
Example:
roll_numbers = {101, 102, 103}
9. Dictionary (Key-Value pairs)
Used to store data with labels (keys).
Example:
Python Variables and Data Types - Quick Notes
student = {
'name': 'Charan',
'age': 20,
'grade': 'A'
# Access: student['name'] -> 'Charan'