Learn Python Programming Tutorial 1: Understanding and Using Variables

What are variables?
Variables in Python are addresses to objects,such as numbers, strings etc.

How do variables work in Python?
Variables are created in Python by assigning a value to them
ie var_1 = 3

This means var_1 is now pointing to a number object of value 3

var_1 = "hello“
Now var_1 is pointing to a string object of value "hello“

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Great introductory video.  I started learning Python recently and have been struggling a bit.  People use words whose meanings may be different to how I understand them (not being a programmer).  This video is a very simple and effective explanation of the terms used and offers clear examples. It worked for me!