Literals vs variables

301.1 Output and Sequence

Output and Sequence — Note 2 of 3

Output both fixed text and variable values.

What you need to know

A literal is a fixed value written directly in the code (like "hello" or 42). A variable is a named container whose value can change. You can print both in the same statement.

What to know

A literal is a value typed directly: "hello", 42, 3.14
A variable stores a value that can change: name = "Alice"
print() can mix literals and variables using commas
Changing a variable does not affect previous output

Code examples

Literals vs variables

python

name = "Alice"
print("Hello", name)
print("The number is", 7)

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Literals vs variables

301.1 Output and Sequence

Practise exam questions

Output and Sequence — Note 2 of 3

Output both fixed text and variable values.

What you need to know

A literal is a fixed value written directly in the code (like "hello" or 42). A variable is a named container whose value can change. You can print both in the same statement.

What to know

A literal is a value typed directly: "hello", 42, 3.14
A variable stores a value that can change: name = "Alice"
print() can mix literals and variables using commas
Changing a variable does not affect previous output

Code examples

Literals vs variables

python

name = "Alice"
print("Hello", name)
print("The number is", 7)

← Previous noteBasic print / output301.1 Output and Sequence Next note →Sequence execution301.1 Output and Sequence

Back to Output and Sequence

Specification notes for programming are in Paper 2.