VARIABLES AND DATA
TYPES (PYTHON]
Presented by Kean Psalm Escorial
and
Johannes B. Geolina
Objectives
• Define variables and their purpose in
Python.
• Identify and use Python data types.
• Write scripts utilizing variables and data
types.
Variables
Example:
A Variable is
create when
Output:
you assign a
value to it.
Variables
Example:
Variables do not
need to be
declared with any
particular type, Output:
and can even
change type after
they have been
set.
Variables
Example:
CASTING
If you want to
specify the data
type of a variable,
this can be done
with casting.
Variables
Example:
Case-Sensitive
Variable names
are case-
sensitive.
Purpose of Variables
Variables in Python are used to
store data values, allowing you to
reference and manipulate them
throughout your code.
Purpose of Variables
A concrete example is storing a
user's input, like their name, to
personalize a greeting:
Variable Names
A variable can have a short name (like x and y) or a more descriptive
name (age, carname, total_volume).
• A variable name must start with a letter or the underscore
character
• A variable name cannot start with a number
• A variable name can only contain alpha-numeric characters
and underscores (A-z, 0-9, and _ )
• Variable names are case-sensitive (age, Age and AGE are
three different variables)
• A variable name cannot be any of the Python keywords.
Variable Names
Legal Variable Examples: Illegal Variable Examples:
Variable Names
Multi Words Variable Names
Variable names with multiple words can be hard
to read, but there are several techniques to
improve their readability:
Camel Case
Pascal Case
Snake Case
Variable Names
Camel Case
Each word, except the first, starts with a capital
letter:
Variable Names
Pascal Case
Each word starts with a
capital letter:
Variable Names
Snake Case
Each word is separated by an underscore character:
Misuse of Reserved Keywords
What Are Reserved Keywords?
Reserved keywords are special words in Python that have
predefined meanings and cannot be used as variable
names.
Examples: if, else, while, for, class, def, etc.
Misuse of Reserved Keywords
Why Are They Important?
Reserved keywords are part of Python’s syntax.
Using them as variable names causes syntax
errors.
Misuse of Reserved Keywords
Common Error Example:
Misuse of Reserved Keywords
Common Error Example:
Misuse of Reserved Keywords
Use a descriptive variable name instead
Misuse of Reserved Keywords
Replace 'def' with a valid name
Misuse of Reserved Keywords
Task: Identify and correct the misuse of
reserved keywords in this script:
Misuse of Reserved Keywords
Correct Solution:
Data Types
In programming, data types are crucial because
variables can hold various types of data, each
capable of performing different tasks.
Python provides the following built-in data types,
categorized as:
Data Types
Data Types
Data Types
Choosing Appropriate Data Types
Choosing the right data type ensures proper memory
usage, enables relevant operations, and prevents errors.
For example:
Choosing Appropriate Data Types
Choosing Appropriate Data Types
Choosing Appropriate Data Types
Choosing Appropriate Data Types
Choosing Appropriate Data Types
Group Task
Collaborate with your research team to analyze
this script, identifying the data types of the
variables used.
Group Task
Group Task
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Script Writing
Write a Python script that performs the following tasks:
• Stores your name, age, height, and whether you are a
student in variables.
• Prints a greeting message using the stored information.
CORRECT, AN
ERROR
Objective:
Identify and correct errors related to variable
usage in Python.
Instructions:
1.Analyze the following Python script.
2.Identify the errors in variable declaration,
assignment, or usage.
3.Rewrite the corrected version of the script.
CORRECT, AN
ERROR
# Debug the following script
CORRECT, AN
# Corrected script ERROR
Real-Life Applications
Variables are foundational to all programming
tasks. Here are practical ways variables are used:
User Input and Personalization
• Store and process user-provided data.
Use Case: Personalized greetings, chatbots, or forms.
Real-Life Applications
Financial Calculations
• Track and calculate expenses, income, and
budgets.
Use Case: E-commerce platforms, billing systems.
Real-Life Applications
IoT and Device Control
• Monitor and control device states.
Use Case: Smart home systems, automation tools.
Real-Life Applications
Decision Making
• Use variables to determine conditions and
outcomes.
Use Case: Weather apps, recommendation systems.
Real-Life Applications
Data Analysis
• Store and manipulate datasets for analysis.
Use Case: Statistical tools, data visualization.
Key Takeaways
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