{"id":781,"date":"2023-08-20T20:50:45","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T20:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/?p=781"},"modified":"2023-09-04T21:22:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T21:22:27","slug":"python-variables-best-04-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Python Variables: Best 04 Types, Understanding, Examples, and Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the exciting<\/strong> world of programming, Python variables play a vital role in storing and managing data. Whether you&#8217;re just starting your coding journey or are already an enthusiast, understanding Python variables is a fundamental step. In this article, we&#8217;ll delve into the concept of Python variables, provide illustrative examples, and guide you through their usage.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#What_Are_Python_Variables\" title=\"What Are Python Variables?\">What Are Python Variables?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#04_Types_Of_Python_Variables\" title=\"04 Types Of Python Variables:\">04 Types Of Python Variables:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Examples_of_Python_Variables\" title=\"Examples of Python Variables\">Examples of Python Variables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Using_Variables_in_Python\" title=\"Using Variables in Python\">Using Variables in Python<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Variable_Names_and_Best_Practices\" title=\"Variable Names and Best Practices\">Variable Names and Best Practices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Python_%E2%80%93_Variable_Names\" title=\"Python &#8211; Variable Names\">Python &#8211; Variable Names<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Understanding_Variable_Names_in_Python_Programming\" title=\"Understanding Variable Names in Python Programming\">Understanding Variable Names in Python Programming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Why_Are_Variable_Names_Important\" title=\"Why Are Variable Names Important?\">Why Are Variable Names Important?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Consider_the_following_scenario\" title=\"Consider the following scenario:\">Consider the following scenario:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Choosing_Effective_Variable_Names_Examples\" title=\"Choosing Effective Variable Names: Examples\">Choosing Effective Variable Names: Examples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Python_Variables_%E2%80%93_Assign_Multiple_Values\" title=\"Python Variables &#8211;&nbsp;Assign Multiple Values\">Python Variables &#8211;&nbsp;Assign Multiple Values<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Many_Values_to_Multiple_Variables\" title=\"Many Values to Multiple Variables\">Many Values to Multiple Variables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#One_Value_to_Multiple_Variables\" title=\"One Value to Multiple Variables\">One Value to Multiple Variables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Unpack_a_Collection\" title=\"Unpack a Collection\">Unpack a Collection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Python_%E2%80%93_Output_Variables\" title=\"Python &#8211;&nbsp;Output Variables\">Python &#8211;&nbsp;Output Variables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Python_%E2%80%93_Global_Variables\" title=\"Python &#8211; Global Variables\">Python &#8211; Global Variables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-variables-best-04-types\/#Python_Tutorial_Directory\" title=\"Python Tutorial Directory\">Python Tutorial Directory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Python_Variables\"><\/span><strong>What Are Python Variables?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, a variable in Python is like a container that holds information. This information can be of different types, such as numbers, text, or more complex data structures. Variables are crucial because they enable us to store and manipulate data, making our programs dynamic and adaptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"04_Types_Of_Python_Variables\"><\/span><strong>04 Types Of Python Variables:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Variable Names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign Multiple Values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Output Variables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Variables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Python_Variables\"><\/span><strong>Examples of Python Variables<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive into some examples to better understand Python variables. Imagine you&#8217;re creating a simple program that calculates the area of a rectangle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:17.600696563720703px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"# Length and width of the rectangle\nlength = 5\nwidth = 3\n\n# Calculate the area\narea = length * width\n\n# Print the result\nprint(&quot;The area of the rectangle is:&quot;, area)\n\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Length and width of the rectangle<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">length <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">width <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">3<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Calculate the area<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">area <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> length <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">*<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> width<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Print the result<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">The area of the rectangle is:<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, area)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, <code>length<\/code>, <code>width<\/code>, and <code>area<\/code> are variables. <code>length<\/code> and <code>width<\/code> store the dimensions of the rectangle, while <code>area<\/code> holds the calculated result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s another example using text data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"# Your name\nname = &quot;Alice&quot;\n\n# Greeting message\ngreeting = &quot;Hello, &quot; + name + &quot;! How are you today?&quot;\n\n# Print the greeting\nprint(greeting)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Your name<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">name <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Alice<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Greeting message<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">greeting <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Hello, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> name <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">! How are you today?<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Print the greeting<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(greeting)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, <code>name<\/code> and <code>greeting<\/code> are variables. <code>name<\/code> stores the text &#8220;Alice,&#8221; and <code>greeting<\/code> combines the name with a greeting message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Variables_in_Python\"><\/span><strong>Using Variables in Python<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Variables can be used to store data temporarily or to perform calculations. They provide flexibility to your programs and make them more interactive. Let&#8217;s consider a scenario where you want to convert temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"# Temperature in Celsius\ncelsius_temp = 25\n\n# Conversion formula\nfahrenheit_temp = (celsius_temp * 9\/5) + 32\n\n# Display the result\nprint(&quot;25\u00b0C is equal to&quot;, fahrenheit_temp, &quot;\u00b0F&quot;)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Temperature in Celsius<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">celsius_temp <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">25<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Conversion formula<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">fahrenheit_temp <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> (celsius_temp <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">*<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">9<\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">\/<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">) <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">32<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Display the result<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">25\u00b0C is equal to<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, fahrenheit_temp, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">\u00b0F<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, <code>celsius_temp<\/code> holds the input temperature in Celsius, and <code>fahrenheit_temp<\/code> stores the converted temperature in Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variable_Names_and_Best_Practices\"><\/span><strong>Variable Names and Best Practices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While creating variable names, it&#8217;s important to follow some guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with a letter (a-z, A-Z) or underscore (_).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using reserved words like <code>if<\/code>, <code>while<\/code>, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use descriptive names to make your code understandable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Python_%E2%80%93_Variable_Names\"><\/span>Python &#8211; Variable Names<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-accent-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Remember that variable names are case-sensitive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Variable_Names_in_Python_Programming\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Variable Names in Python Programming<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When delving into the realm of programming, one of the foundational concepts you&#8217;ll encounter is variable names. Variable names play a pivotal role in coding as they serve as labels for storing and managing data. In this article, we&#8217;ll unravel the significance of variable names in Python programming, delve into best practices for naming variables, and illustrate how to choose meaningful and effective names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Variable_Names_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why Are Variable Names Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Variable names are more than just arbitrary labels; they are the keys to unlocking clarity and maintainability in your code. Well-chosen variable names make your code self-explanatory, enabling you and other developers to understand its purpose without diving into intricate details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_the_following_scenario\"><\/span>Consider the following scenario:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798606872558594px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"a = 5\nb = 3\nresult = a + b\nprint(result)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">a <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">b <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">3<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">result <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> a <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> b<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(result)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, this code might seem straightforward, but as your programs grow in complexity, deciphering the purpose of variables like <code>a<\/code>, <code>b<\/code>, and <code>result<\/code> becomes challenging. Clear and meaningful variable names can transform this code snippet into a readable gem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"first_number = 5\nsecond_number = 3\nsum_of_numbers = first_number + second_number\nprint(sum_of_numbers)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">first_number <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">second_number <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">3<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">sum_of_numbers <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> first_number <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> second_number<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(sum_of_numbers)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With expressive variable names, the code tells a story that&#8217;s easy to follow, even for someone who didn&#8217;t write it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Practices for Naming Variables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be Descriptive<\/strong>: Choose names that provide insight into the variable&#8217;s purpose. Instead of <code>x<\/code> or <code>temp<\/code>, opt for names like <code>user_age<\/code> or <code>temperature_reading<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Camel Case<\/strong>: In Python, it&#8217;s common to use a camel case for variable names. Start with a lowercase letter and capitalize the first letter of subsequent words, like <code>wordCount<\/code> or <code>studentAge<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Reserved Words<\/strong>: Don&#8217;t use words that Python has reserved for specific purposes, such as <code>if<\/code>, <code>while<\/code>, <code>for<\/code>, and others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep It Concise<\/strong>: While being descriptive is crucial, excessively long names can clutter your code. Strive for a balance between clarity and brevity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Underscores for Readability<\/strong>: For multi-word variable names, consider using underscores to enhance readability, like <code>total_amount<\/code> or <code>user_input<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow a Consistent Style<\/strong>: If you&#8217;re working on a team or contributing to open-source projects, adhere to the project&#8217;s established naming conventions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Abbreviations<\/strong>: While brevity is important, abbreviations can lead to confusion. It&#8217;s better to have a slightly longer name that&#8217;s clear than an abbreviation that requires guesswork.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_Effective_Variable_Names_Examples\"><\/span><strong>Choosing Effective Variable Names: Examples<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Poor Naming<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798612594604492px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"x = 10\ny = 20\nz = x + y\n\n#---------\n\nn = 5\nlst = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]\n\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">x <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">10<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">y <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">20<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">z <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> x <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> y<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\">#---------<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">n <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">lst <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> [<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">1<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">2<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">3<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">4<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">]<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Improved Naming<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:17.600696563720703px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"first_score = 10\nsecond_score = 20\ntotal_score = first_score + second_score\n\n\n#---------\n\nnum_students = 5\nstudent_scores = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]\n\n\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">first_score <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">10<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">second_score <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">20<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">total_score <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> first_score <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> second_score<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\">#---------<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">num_students <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">student_scores <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> [<\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">1<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">2<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">3<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">4<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">5<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">]<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Python_Variables_%E2%80%93_Assign_Multiple_Values\"><\/span>Python Variables &#8211;&nbsp;Assign Multiple Values<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Many_Values_to_Multiple_Variables\"><\/span><strong>Many Values to Multiple Variables<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Python allows you to assign values to multiple variables in one line:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"x, y, z = &quot;Orange&quot;, &quot;Banana&quot;, &quot;Cherry&quot;\nprint(x)\nprint(y)\nprint(z)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">x, y, z <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Orange<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Banana<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Cherry<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(x)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(y)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(z)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-accent-2-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Make sure the number of variables matches the number of values, or else you will get an error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_Value_to_Multiple_Variables\"><\/span>One Value to Multiple Variables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And you can assign the&nbsp;<em>same<\/em>&nbsp;value to multiple variables in one line:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"x = y = z = &quot;Orange&quot;\nprint(x)\nprint(y)\nprint(z)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">x <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> y <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> z <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Orange<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(x)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(y)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(z)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unpack_a_Collection\"><\/span>Unpack a Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a collection of values in a list, tuple, etc. Python allows you to extract the values into variables. This is called&nbsp;<em>unpacking<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"#Unpack a list:\nfruits = [&quot;apple&quot;, &quot;banana&quot;, &quot;cherry&quot;]\nx, y, z = fruits\nprint(x)\nprint(y)\nprint(z)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\">#Unpack a list:<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">fruits <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> [<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">apple<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">banana<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">cherry<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">]<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">x, y, z <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> fruits<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(x)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(y)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(z)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about unpacking in our&nbsp;<strong>Unpack Tuples<\/strong>&nbsp;Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Python_%E2%80%93_Output_Variables\"><\/span>Python &#8211;&nbsp;Output Variables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Python&nbsp;<code><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">print()<\/span><\/strong><\/code>&nbsp;function is often used to output variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"x = &quot;Python is awesome&quot;\nprint(x)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">x <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Python is awesome<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(x)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\">In the&nbsp;<code><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">print()<\/span><\/strong><\/code>&nbsp;function, you output multiple variables, separated by a comma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798622131347656px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"x = &quot;Python&quot;\ny = &quot;is&quot;\nz = &quot;awesome&quot;\nprint(x, y, z)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">x <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Python<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">y <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">is<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">z <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">awesome<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(x, y, z)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the&nbsp;<code><span style=\"color: red;\">+<\/span><\/code>&nbsp;operator to output multiple variables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"x = &quot;Python &quot;\ny = &quot;is &quot;\nz = &quot;awesome&quot;\nprint(x + y + z)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">x <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Python <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">y <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">is <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">z <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">awesome<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(x <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> y <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">+<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> z)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-accent-2-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Notice the space character after&nbsp;<code>\"Python \"<\/code>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<code>\"is \"<\/code>, without them, the result would be &#8220;Pythonisawesome&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Python_%E2%80%93_Global_Variables\"><\/span>Python &#8211; Global Variables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Are Global Variables?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Python, a global variable is a variable that is defined outside of any function and can be accessed from anywhere within your code, whether it&#8217;s inside functions, classes, or modules. Global variables hold data that needs to be shared and used across multiple parts of your program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Declaring and Accessing Global Variables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a global variable is as simple as assigning a value to it outside of any function. Here&#8217;s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"# Define a global variable\nglobal_var = 10\n\n# Function that uses the global variable\ndef use_global_variable():\n    print(&quot;Global variable value:&quot;, global_var)\n\n# Call the function\nuse_global_variable()\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Define a global variable<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">global_var <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">10<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Function that uses the global variable<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">def<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #62E884\">use_global_variable<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">():<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Global variable value:<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, global_var)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Call the function<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">use_global_variable()<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, the <code>global_var<\/code> variable is accessible within the <code>use_global_variable<\/code> function even though it&#8217;s defined outside of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modifying Global Variables within Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can access global variables within functions, modifying them requires extra attention. If you attempt to assign a new value to a global variable within a function without explicitly declaring it as global, Python will treat it as a local variable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:17.600677490234375px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"# Define a global variable\nglobal_var = 10\n\n# Function that attempts to modify the global variable\ndef modify_global_variable():\n    global_var = 20  # This creates a new local variable\n    print(&quot;Inside function:&quot;, global_var)\n\n# Call the function\nmodify_global_variable()\nprint(&quot;Outside function:&quot;, global_var)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Define a global variable<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">global_var <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">10<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Function that attempts to modify the global variable<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">def<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #62E884\">modify_global_variable<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">():<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">    global_var <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">20<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">  <\/span><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># This creates a new local variable<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Inside function:<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, global_var)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Call the function<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">modify_global_variable()<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Outside function:<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, global_var)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this case, the output will be:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"Inside function: 20\nOutside function: 10\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">Inside function: <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">20<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">Outside function: <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">10<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To modify a global variable within a function, use the <code><span style=\"color: red;\">global<\/span><\/code> keyword:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:17.600677490234375px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"# Define a global variable\nglobal_var = 10\n\n# Function that modifies the global variable\ndef modify_global_variable():\n    global global_var\n    global_var = 20\n    print(&quot;Inside function:&quot;, global_var)\n\n# Call the function\nmodify_global_variable()\nprint(&quot;Outside function:&quot;, global_var)\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Define a global variable<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">global_var <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">10<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Function that modifies the global variable<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">def<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #62E884\">modify_global_variable<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">():<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">global<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> global_var<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">    global_var <\/span><span style=\"color: #F286C4\">=<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">20<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">    <\/span><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Inside function:<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, global_var)<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #7B7F8B\"># Call the function<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">modify_global_variable()<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #97E1F1\">print<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">(<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #E7EE98\">Outside function:<\/span><span style=\"color: #DEE492\">&quot;<\/span><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">, global_var)<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the <span style=\"color: Green;\">output<\/span> will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kevinbatdorf-code-block-pro padding-bottom-disabled cbp-has-line-numbers\" data-code-block-pro-font-family=\"Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono\" style=\"font-size:1rem;font-family:Code-Pro-Fantasque-Sans-Mono,ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,monospace;--cbp-line-number-color:#f6f6f4;--cbp-line-number-width:8.798614501953125px;line-height:1.25rem;--cbp-tab-width:2;tab-size:var(--cbp-tab-width, 2)\"><span style=\"display:block;padding:16px 0 0 16px;margin-bottom:-1px;width:100%;text-align:left;background-color:#282A36\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"54\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 14\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"translate(1 1)\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FF5F56\" stroke=\"#E0443E\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"26\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#FFBD2E\" stroke=\"#DEA123\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"46\" cy=\"6\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#27C93F\" stroke=\"#1AAB29\" stroke-width=\".5\"><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><span role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" data-code=\"Inside function: 20\nOutside function: 20\" style=\"color:#f6f6f4;display:none\" aria-label=\"Copy\" class=\"code-block-pro-copy-button\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"width:24px;height:24px\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path class=\"with-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M4.5 12.75l6 6 9-13.5\"><\/path><path class=\"without-check\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16.5 8.25V6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25-2.25H6A2.25 2.25 0 003.75 6v8.25A2.25 2.25 0 006 16.5h2.25m8.25-8.25H18a2.25 2.25 0 012.25 2.25V18A2.25 2.25 0 0118 20.25h-7.5A2.25 2.25 0 018.25 18v-1.5m8.25-8.25h-6a2.25 2.25 0 00-2.25 2.25v6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><pre class=\"shiki dracula-soft\" style=\"background-color: #282A36\" tabindex=\"0\"><code><span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">Inside function: <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">20<\/span><\/span>\n<span class=\"line\"><span style=\"color: #F6F6F4\">Outside function: <\/span><span style=\"color: #BF9EEE\">20<\/span><\/span><\/code><\/pre><span style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:10px;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:#282A36;color:#ebebe6;font-size:12px;line-height:1;position:relative\">Python<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Practices for Using Global Variables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limit Their Use<\/strong>: Global variables can make code harder to understand and maintain. Use them only when necessary and consider alternatives like function arguments and return values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid Overwriting<\/strong>: Choose descriptive and unique names for global variables to avoid accidentally overwriting them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Constants<\/strong>: If a global variable should remain constant throughout your program, use uppercase names to indicate it&#8217;s a constant value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation<\/strong>: Clearly document the purpose and usage of global variables to assist other developers (and your future self) in understanding their role.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Global variables in Python provide a means to share data across different parts of your code. Understanding their behavior, and accessing, and modifying them within functions is crucial to harnessing their power effectively. However, it&#8217;s essential to exercise caution and follow best practices to maintain code readability and avoid unintended consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By mastering the art of working with global variables, you&#8217;ll have yet another tool at your disposal to create flexible and dynamic Python programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this article<\/strong>, we&#8217;ve covered the basics of Python variables, Variables Names, Assign Multiple Values, Output Variables, and Global Variables. These versatile tools allow programmers to store and manipulate data effectively, enhancing the functionality and interactivity of their programs. Whether you&#8217;re calculating areas, creating personalized messages, or performing conversions, variables are your go-to solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing meaningful variable names is a small investment that yields substantial benefits in the long run. These names are the bridges between your thoughts and the functionality of your programs. By adhering to best practices and considering the purpose of each variable, you&#8217;ll create code that is not only easy to understand but also a pleasure to work with. Embrace the art of variable naming, and watch your code flourish in clarity and readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember<\/strong>, as you progress in your coding journey, you&#8217;ll encounter more complex uses of variables. So, keep practicing and experimenting with different scenarios to solidify your understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further learning, check out resources like Python Documentation <sup><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/?model=text-davinci-002-render-sha#user-content-fn-1%5E\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">1<\/a><\/sup> and Online Tutorials <sup><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/?model=text-davinci-002-render-sha#user-content-fn-2%5E\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2<\/a><\/sup>. Happy coding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ve explored the world of Python variables, understood their significance, and witnessed practical examples of their implementation. By grasping the concept of variables, you&#8217;ve taken a substantial step toward becoming a proficient Python programmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.python.org\/3\/tutorial\/introduction.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Python Official Documentation<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/?model=text-davinci-002-render-sha#user-content-fnref-1%5E\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u21a9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnpython.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Python Programming Tutorials<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/?model=text-davinci-002-render-sha#user-content-fnref-2%5E\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u21a9<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Python_Tutorial_Directory\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-tutorial\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sahaldecode.com\/python-tutorial\/\">Python Tutorial Directory<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about Python variables, Variables Names, Assign Multiple Values, Output Variables, and Global Variables. their importance, and how to use them effectively. 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