LM Introduction

In Python, all data is categorized into basic types such as numbers, text, and logical values.

Before diving into the basic data types, it’s important to understand how data is stored and managed in a program.
This is done with the help of variables – a fundamental concept in every programming language. Variables allow you to store values under a name, making it easier to organize, retrieve, and manipulate data later on.

Understanding these basic data types

• integers,
• floats,
• strings, and
• booleans

is essential for writing programs that can calculate, process text, or make decisions.
In Python, all pieces of information belong to a specific basic data type. These types include numbers (integers and floats), text (strings), and logical values (booleans). Knowing how to work with these types is crucial for effective programming.

Variables make it easier to manage data by giving it a name. Instead of working directly with values all the time, you can store them in variables and refer to them whenever needed.
This not only makes programs easier to read and understand but also allows you to reuse and modify data efficiently.

In this unit, we will explore the basic data types in Python and see how variables help us organize and work with them.