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The document outlines the classification of data types in Python, distinguishing between primitive (int, float, str, bool) and non-primitive (list, tuple, dictionary, set) types. It explains casting between these types, including allowed conversions and the rules for variable naming and assignment in Python. Additionally, it highlights the dynamic typing feature of Python, allowing variables to store different types of data over time.

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First Week Note

The document outlines the classification of data types in Python, distinguishing between primitive (int, float, str, bool) and non-primitive (list, tuple, dictionary, set) types. It explains casting between these types, including allowed conversions and the rules for variable naming and assignment in Python. Additionally, it highlights the dynamic typing feature of Python, allowing variables to store different types of data over time.

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1,Classification of Data Types in

Python
Python data types are classified into two main
categories.
1.1. Primitive Data Types
These are the basic, built-in types that cannot be
broken down further:
int: Integer numbers (e.g., 5, -3)
float: Floating-point numbers (e.g., 3.14, -2.5)
str: String of characters (e.g., "Hello", "Python")
bool: Boolean values representing True or False
1.2. Non-Primitive (or Composite) Data Types
List, tuple , dictionary and set.

2,Casting in Python
In Python, casting refers to converting one data
type to another. Here's a summary of allowed
conversions between common types:
2.1. int (Integer)
To float: Allowed.
To str: Allowed.
To bool: Allowed (0 is False, others are True).
2.2. float (Floating-Point)
To int: Allowed (truncates decimal part).
To str: Allowed.
To bool: Allowed (0.0 is False, others are True).
2.3. str (String)
To int: Allowed if the string represents a valid
integer.
To float: Allowed if the string represents a valid
float.
To bool: Allowed (empty string is False, non-empty
is True).
2.4. bool (Boolean)
To int: Allowed (True is 1, False is 0).
To float: Allowed (True is 1.0, False is 0.0).
To str: Allowed (True is 'True', False is 'False').
Note: Invalid conversions (e.g., non-numeric string
to int or float) will raise a ValueError.

3,Variables in Python
3.1. What is a Variable?
A variable is a container for storing data. It allows
you to store and manipulate values in a program.
Example: Assigning a Variable
name = "Alice" # Stores a string
age = 25 # Stores an integer
height = 5.7 # Stores a float
is_student = True # Stores a boolean
3.2. Variable Naming Rules
When naming variables in Python, follow these
rules:
✅ Allowed:
✔ Must start with a letter (a-z, A-Z) or underscore
(_) only
✔ Can contain letters, digits (0-9), and underscores
(_) only
✔ Case-sensitive (Age and age are different
variables)
✔ Use snake_case (recommended)
❌ Not Allowed:
✖ Cannot start with a number
2name = "Error" # ❌ Incorrect
✖ Cannot contain spaces
user name = "Alice" # ❌ Incorrect
✖ Cannot contain special characters (@, #, $, %,
etc.)
user@name = "Alice" # ❌ Incorrect
✖ Cannot use Python keywords (if, while, class,
etc.)
class = "Python" # ❌ Incorrect
✖ Cannot use hyphens (-) (Python treats it as
subtraction)
user-name = "Alice" # ❌ Incorrect
Examples of Correct Naming:
✅ Snake Case (Recommended)
first_name = "John" total_price = 100
3.3. Assigning and Reassigning Variables
Python allows dynamic typing, meaning a variable
can hold different types at different times.
x = 10 # x is an integer
print(x) # Output: 10
x = "Hello" # Now x holds a string print(x) #
Output: Hello
3.4. Using variables for user input
Python allows storing user input in variables.
name = input("Enter your name: ")
print( name )
If taking numerical input, convert it to int or float:
age = int(input("Enter your age: ")) # Converts
input to integer print("Next year, you will be", age
+ 1)

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