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variableNamingRules	python variables syntax	variable names naming rules valid variables

[!note] Naming Rules for Python Variables
Variable names must follow these rules:

1. Must be a single word (no spaces)
2. Can contain letters, numbers, and underscores
3. Cannot start with a number
4. Cannot include special characters

[!example] Valid vs ❌ Invalid Variable Names

Valid Variable Names	Invalid Variable Names
current_balance	current-balance (no hyphens)
currentBalance	current balance (no spaces)
account4	4account (starts with number)
42	42 (starts with number)
TOTAL_SUM	TOTAL_$UM (no special characters)
hello	'hello' (no quotes allowed)

[!info] Related Notes
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