Python has many built-in data types:
- Text:
str - Numbers:
int,float,complex - Sequences:
list,tuple,range - Mapping:
dict - Sets:
set,frozenset - Boolean:
bool - None:
NoneType
Use type() to see a value's type.
Python Data Types
Built-in types and how to check them.
✍️ 3 exercises + code challenge in this lessonKey Takeaways: Python Data Types
Mastering Python Data Types helps you write clean and reliable Python code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.
Python Data Types Code Example
Pythonvalues = ["text", 20, 20.5, 1j, ["a", "b"], ("a", "b"), range(3),
{"name": "Sara"}, {"a", "b"}, True, None]
for v in values:
print(repr(v).ljust(18), type(v).__name__)
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Python Data Types Practice Exercises
Check what you learned in “Python Data Types”.
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Get the type of a value.
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Multiple choice
What is the type of 3.14?
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Code challenge
Print the name of the type of [1, 2] (it should print list).
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