Welcome to the lesson on Python Data Types
Data Types
A Data Type is something python automatically assigns to a variable, list , tuple or dictionary.
Here are a list of data types assigned to variables.
Example:
Identifying data types
The type() function can be used to identify the data type labeled to a variable.
Example:
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Manual assignment of data types
In python, assignment of data types are automatic, however you can choose to do it manually too.
Examples:
| Example | Data type |
|---|---|
| str("hello") | string |
| int(2) | integer |
| float(2) | float |
| complex(2j) | complex |
| list(("monkey" , "cat" , "dog")) | list |
| tuple(("monkey" , "cat" , "dog")) | tuple |
| range(6) | range |
| dict(name="chief" , age=30) | dict |
| bool(x) | bool |
End of Python Data Types
You have learned Data Types in simple terms. Let's proceed on to Quiz.