PYTHON
Q4) Explain Variables in Python with examples.
1. Definition
A variable in Python is a name that refers to a memory location where data is stored.
Variables are used to store, update, and retrieve values during program execution.
In Python, variables are created automatically when a value is assigned (no need to declare
type explicitly).
Example:
x = 10
Here, x is the variable (the box).
10 is the value stored inside.
2. Features of Variables in Python
1. Python is dynamically typed – type is decided at runtime.
2. No need to declare variables before using them.
3. Variables can change type during execution.
4. Case-sensitive (age, Age, and AGE are different variables).
3. Rules for Naming Variables
Can contain letters, digits, and underscores (_).
Must start with a letter or underscore, not a digit.
Cannot use Python keywords (if, while, class, etc.).
Should have meaningful names for readability.
Valid Examples:
name = "Teja"
_age = 20
roll_no123 = 45
Invalid Examples:
123name (starts with digit)
my-name (contains special character -)
class (keyword in Python)
4. Data Types with Variables
Variables can store different types of values:
x = 10 # int (integer)
y = 10.5 # float (decimal number)
name = "Teja" # str (string)
is_student = True # bool (boolean)
5. Multiple Variables Assignment
• Python allows us to assign a value to multiple variables and multiple values to multiple
variables in a single statement which is also known as multiple assignments.
•
1. Assign single value to multiple variables:
x = y = z = 100
print(x, y, z) # Output: 100 100 100
2. Assign multiple values to multiple variables:
a, b, c = 1, 2, 3
print(a, b, c) # Output: 1 2 3
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6. Changing Value of Variables
Variables can change value anytime.
x=5
print(x) # 5
x = "Hello"
print(x) # Hello
👉 Python allows the same variable to hold different types of data (because it’s dynamically typed).
7. Type Checking
Use type() function to check variable type:
a = 10
print(type(a)) # <class 'int'>
b = 3.14
print(type(b)) # <class 'float'>
c = "Teja"
print(type(c)) # <class 'str'>
8. Constants (Fixed Values)
Python doesn’t have real constants, but by convention we use UPPERCASE names:
PI = 3.14159
print(PI)
GRAVITY = 9.8
print(gravity)
(Though Python still allows changing them, programmers agree not to.)
9. Deleting Variables
You can delete a variable using del:
x = 100
print(x) # 100
del x
print(x) # ❌ Error: x is not defined
10. Memory Concept
When you write x = 10, Python:
1. Creates a memory location for value 10.
2. x becomes a reference (name pointing to that value).
If you assign another variable:
y=x
Then y will also point to the same value.
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