Python Variables and Values

Basic

In Python, assigning a value to a name creates a binding that your program can use later. Python does not require a separate declaration keyword for ordinary variables.

language = "Python"
learners = 1
learners += 1

print(language)
print(learners)

Edit and run the example

Change the values or add another print statement, then run the example. The Python runtime executes the code in a worker so the page interface remains responsive while Python initializes or runs.

What to notice

• A name can be assigned directly to a value.

• The += operator updates the value bound to the name.

• The print() function writes text to the runnable example output.

That is the whole idea: names hold values, and the rest of the path builds on it. When you are ready, take the Python Variables quiz.