Variables & Types
≈ 25 minA variable is a name that refers to a value. You create one with =:
age = 15
Now age holds the integer 15. Python has a few core types:
| Type | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
int | 7 | whole number |
float | 19.99 | decimal number |
str | "Thabo" | text (in quotes) |
bool | True | true / false |
You never declare the type — Python figures it out from the value. type(x) tells you a value's type.
Code practice
Assign the integer 7 to a variable called age.
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Code practice
Create price holding the float 19.99 and name holding the string "Zanele".
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Which line correctly assigns the text Cape Town to a variable city?