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Python data types

Python data types

Each and every value belongs to a specific data type in Python. Data type defines the type of data values a variable can contain and the operations that can be performed on that data.

The video introduced you to the data types built into Python and showed you examples of each data type and its syntax in the Jupyter Notebook.

Next, you will engage in an exercise to apply your knowledge about Python data types.

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Introduction to Data Analytics with Python

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