Python has different 'types' of data, just like you have different types of containers. String (text) = letters in quotes, Integer (whole number) = numbers without decimals, Float (decimal) = numbers with decimals, Boolean = only True or False. Python automatically knows what type you're using!
# Different data types
name = "Sarah" # String (text) - always in quotes
age = 30 # Integer (whole number)
temperature = 98.6 # Float (decimal number)
is_raining = False # Boolean (only True or False)
# Checking data types
type(name) # This tells you it's a string
type(age) # This tells you it's an integer
print("Name:", name, "Type:", type(name))
print("Age:", age, "Type:", type(age))