Variables in Python Flashcard

A reserved memory location to store values

variable_name = value

Variables in Python can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. They cannot start with a number and cannot be a Python keyword.

Local variables are defined within a function and can only be accessed within that function, while global variables are defined outside of any function and can be accessed throughout the entire program.

The concept of variable scope in Python refers to the visibility of variables within different parts of a program.

integer, float, string, boolean

variable_name = new_value

To store values that are not meant to be changed throughout the program.