A variable is a name that refers to a value stored in your computer's memory. Think of it as a labeled container. You put data in, and the label lets you find it again.
In Python, you create a variable by writing a name, an equals sign, and a value: python age = 25 name = "Alice" Now age holds the number , and name holds the text "Alice". You can use these names anywhere in your code, and Python will substitute the actual values.