Python Variables Explained with Simple Examples

What is a Variable in Python?

A variable is used to store data in a Python program. Think of it as a name given to a value so that we can use that value later.

For example:

name = "Rahul"
age = 18
city = "Bareilly"

Here, name, age, and city are variables.

Python does not require you to declare the variable type separately.

student_name = "Amit"
age = 16
marks = 85.5

A variable can store different types of data:

name = "Amit"       # String
age = 16            # Integer
marks = 85.5        # Float
is_student = True   # Boolean

The value of a variable can be changed:

course = "Python"
print(course)

course = "Java"
print(course)

Variables can also be used in calculations:

a = 10
b = 5

total = a + b

print(total)

Output:

Try creating variables for your name, age, school and favourite subject and print them using Python.

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