Python fundamentals (3) — handling variables

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There are many metaphors for variables in Python. One could view a <strong>variable </strong>as something like a bucket, into which you can place data. So the bucket called <strong>age</strong> could have the value of <strong>12</strong> — but, crucially, because it is a variable, it’s value can change to <strong>13</strong> or any other number at any point.