---
title: dataTypes
tags:
  - python
  - data-types
  - basics
aliases:
  - types
  - python-types
---

> [!note] Common Python Data Types  
> | **Data Type**           | **Description**     | **Example Values**              |
> |-------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------------|
> | `int` (Integer)         | Whole numbers        | `-2`, `0`, `3`, `42`             |
> | `float` (Floating-Point)| Decimal numbers      | `-1.25`, `0.0`, `2.718`          |
> | `str` (String)          | Text and characters  | `"a"`, `"Hello!"`, `"11 cats"`   |
> 
> > [!info] Related Notes  
> > [[numericTypes]]  
> > [[typeConversions]]  
> > [[booleans]]  
> > [[pythonSyntaxOverview]]  
