Basics
Python Data Types
Python Data Types Overview
Python data types include int, str, and bool, with type() for inspection.
Introduction to Python Data Types
Python is a dynamically-typed language, which means you don't have to explicitly declare the data type of a variable when you create it. Instead, the Python interpreter infers the type based on the value assigned to the variable. This makes Python both flexible and powerful for developers.
In this guide, we'll explore three fundamental data types in Python: int, str, and bool. We'll also discuss how to use the type() function to inspect these data types.
Integer Data Type (int)
The int data type is used to represent whole numbers. Integers can be positive or negative and have unlimited precision in Python.
String Data Type (str)
The str data type is used for representing text. Strings in Python are immutable, which means they cannot be changed after they are created. Strings can be enclosed in single, double, or triple quotes.
Boolean Data Type (bool)
The bool data type represents one of two values: True or False. These are often used in conditional statements and expressions.
Using the type() Function
The type() function in Python is used to determine the data type of a given variable. This function can be very helpful in debugging and ensuring that your variables are of the expected type.
Conclusion
Understanding the basic data types in Python is crucial for writing effective and bug-free code. By mastering int, str, and bool types, and learning how to use the type() function, you lay a solid foundation for more advanced programming concepts. In the next post, we will delve deeper into Python Numbers.
Basics
- Introduction
- Installation
- Running Code
- Syntax
- Variables
- Data Types
- Numbers
- Strings
- Booleans
- Type Conversion
- Operators
- Ternary Operator
- If Else
- Match Case
- While Loops
- For Loops
- Lists
- Tuples
- Dictionaries
- Sets
- Comprehensions
- Functions
- Arguments
- Scope
- Errors
- Debugging
- String Formatting
- Security Basics
- Best Practices
- User Input
- Built-in Functions
- Keywords
