Python Full Course - Lecture 1: Variables & Data Types
Overview:
This lecture introduces the basics of Python, focusing on how to use variables and understand
different data types.
It is the foundation of programming in Python.
Topics Covered:
1. What is Python?
- A high-level, interpreted programming language used for web, data, AI, etc.
2. Variables in Python:
- Used to store data values
- No need to declare type beforehand
Example:
name = "Alice"
age = 25
3. Data Types:
- String (str): "Hello"
- Integer (int): 10
- Float (float): 3.14
- Boolean (bool): True or False
4. Type Conversion:
- str() → converts to string
- int() → converts to integer
- float() → converts to float
Example:
age = int(input("Enter your age: "))
print("Next year you will be", age + 1)
5. Input and Output:
- input() to take user input (always returns a string)
- print() to display output
6. Best Practices:
- Use meaningful variable names
- Follow consistent formatting (snake_case)
Conclusion:
This lecture lays the groundwork for all future Python programming.
Understanding how variables work and how data types behave is essential to writing correct and
efficient code.