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Understanding Variables

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In Python, a variable is a container for storing a value. You can assign a value to a variable using the “=” operator. The value can be of any data type, such as a string, integer, or floating-point number.

Example:

x = 5

Remember that variable names must begin with a letter or an underscore and can contain letters, numbers, and underscores. They are also case-sensitive.

Exploring Data Types

Data types refer to the type of value a variable holds. Here are some common data types in Python:

• String: Used to represent and manipulate a sequence of characters.
• Integer: A whole number without a decimal point.
• Floating-point number: Represents real numbers with decimal points.

Lists

A list is a collection of items that are ordered and changeable, written with square brackets.

Example:

fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]

Tuples

A tuple is similar to a list but is immutable (its items cannot be changed). Tuples are written with round brackets.

Example:

fruits = ('apple', 'banana', 'cherry')

Dictionaries

A dictionary is a collection of key-value pairs, written with curly braces.

Example:

student = {
   "name": "John Doe",
   "age": 21,
   "courses": ["Math", "Computer Science"]
}

Boolean

A Boolean data type can be either True or False.

Example:

x = 10
y = 20
print(x > y)  # Outputs: False

None

None is a special constant used to represent the absence of a value.

Example:

def get_user(id):
    if id in database:
        return database[id]
    else:
        return None
user = get_user(123)
if user is None:
    print("User not found.")

Operators

Operators are tools for performing various data manipulation tasks. Here are some common types:

Arithmetic Operators

• Addition (+)
• Subtraction (`–`)
• Multiplication (`x`)
• Division (/)
• Modulo (%)

Comparison Operators

• Less than (<)
• Greater than (>)
• Equal to (==)

Logical Operators

• And (and)
• Or (or)
• Not (not)

Conditional Statements

Conditional statements allow you to execute code based on whether a condition is true or false.

Example:

age = 18
if age >= 18:
    print("You are an adult.")
elif age >= 13:
    print("You are a teenager.")
else:
    print("You are a child.")

Conclusion

This guide covers the basics of Python, including variables, data types, operators, and conditional statements. These fundamental concepts will serve as the foundation for your programming journey as it will to mine. Be patient, be kind, and be ready. Happy coding!

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