πIntroduction
Just like in the real world, where everything has a specific type - be it a person, animal, or object, programming languages have data types that help to define the nature of the values used in the code.
Python, being a dynamically-typed language, allows us to define variables without specifying their data type. However, it is essential to understand the various data types in Python and how to work with them efficiently.
In this section, we'll explore the different data types in Python, how to declare them, and how to perform operations on them. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to dive into the world of Python data types!
Types Of Data Types
In Python, there are several types of data types that we can use to store and manipulate different kinds of data. Here are some of the most common types of data types in Python:
Numeric Data Types: These include integers, floating-point numbers, and complex numbers.
String Data Type: Strings are used to represent a sequence of characters. They are immutable, which means that once they are created, their contents cannot be changed.
Boolean Data Type: This type of data can only have two possible values - True or False.
List Data Type: Lists are used to store a collection of items. They are mutable, which means that you can add, remove, or modify items in a list.
Tuple Data Type: Tuples are similar to lists, but they are immutable, which means that you cannot modify them once they are created.
Set Data Type: Sets are used to store a collection of unique items. They are mutable, which means that you can add or remove items from a set.
Dictionary Data Type: Dictionaries are used to store key-value pairs. They are mutable, which means that you can add, remove, or modify items in a dictionary.
Understanding these data types is essential in programming with Python.
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