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In Python, variables are used to store data values. Unlike some other programming languages, Python is dynamically typed, meaning you do not need to declare the type of a variable explicitly when you create one. Here are the key aspects of variables in Python:

Variable Naming Rules:

  • Naming Conventions:

    • Variable names can contain letters (a-z, A-Z), digits (0-9), and underscores (_).
    • They cannot start with a digit.
    • Variable names are case-sensitive (myVar is different from myvar).
  • Keywords:

    • Python keywords (e.g., if, else, for, while, def, class, etc.) cannot be used as variable names.
  • Convention:

    • Use descriptive names that convey the purpose of the variable (age, name, total_sum, etc.).
    • Use lowercase letters with words separated by underscores (snake_case) for better readability.