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

Posted by Ahmed Osman
Ahmed Osman
1,202 Points

I don't remember how to create a variable with the name of name and assign my name to it.

Help please.

name.py

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points
Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points

creating a variable is as easy as placing the new variable on the left, followed by an equal sign (=), followed by an object such as a string:

variable_name = "some string"

To create a variable name using your name:

name = "Ahmed Osman"
Ahmed Osman
Ahmed Osman
1,202 Points

Thank you Sir. I appreciate you taking the time.