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Python Python Basics Meet Python Create a Variable

james cole
james cole
1,242 Points
Posted by james cole
james cole
1,242 Points

not understanding how to use variables

stuck on code challenges variables

using_variables.py 
favorite-color =" purple"

1 Answer

karson Adam
karson Adam
32,623 Points
karson Adam
karson Adam
32,623 Points

Variable names and function/method names should also be lowercase with underscores to separate words. Hyphen in variable name is interpreted as operator. Folow pep8 style guide to understand more .