---
title: expressions
tags:
  - python
  - expressions
  - syntax
aliases:
  - expression
  - evaluate
---

> [!note] Concept  
> An **expression** is a combination of **values**, **variables**, and **operators** that evaluates to a single value.
> 
> > [!example] Examples  
> > ```python
> > 2 + 3           # 5
> > 'a' * 3         # 'aaa'
> > myAge + 1       # if myAge is an integer
> > ```
> 
> > [!important] Best Practices  
> > - Expressions don’t store data — they compute and return a value.  
> > - You can use expressions inside function calls, assignments, etc.  
> 
> > [!info] Related Notes  
> > [[arithmeticOperators]]  
> > [[booleans]]  
> > [[typeConversions]]  
> > [[pythonSyntaxOverview]]