Variables
Definition
Variables are named storage locations in computer memory that hold values which can be changed during program execution.
Related terms
Data Types: Data types define what kind of data can be stored in a variable, such as integers, strings, or booleans.
Assignment Operator (=): The assignment operator is used to assign a value to a variable.
Scope: Scope refers to the visibility and accessibility of variables within different parts of your code.
"Variables" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Psychology
AP Statistics
Study guides (1)
AP Computer Science A - 5.8 Scope and Access
Additional resources (2)
AP Computer Science A - 4.5 Informal Code Analysis
AP Computer Science A - Unit 5 Overview: Writing Classes
Practice Questions (3)
What do variables in a class represent?
Which of the following are examples of variables with local scopes?
Can a subclass have its own variables and methods in addition to those inherited from the superclass?
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