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Python Python Basics (Retired) Ins & Outs Ins & Outs

Posted by Pierre Van Dyk
Pierre Van Dyk
265 Points

Create a variable named name with your name in it?

how do i make name my name

name.py 
if name == 'Pierre'

2 Answers

Chaz Watkins
Chaz Watkins
9,879 Points
Chaz Watkins
Chaz Watkins
9,879 Points

name = 'Pierre'

This will set variable name to 'Pierre'. Variables must be declared before you can use the if statement as you have above to check if name is actually equal to 'Pierre'.

Hope this helps!

Pierre Van Dyk
Pierre Van Dyk
265 Points
Pierre Van Dyk
Pierre Van Dyk
265 Points

thank you Chaz.. after a bit of a struggle i got it.

but thats a good explination.