assign values
Definition
Assigning values refers to the process of storing data into variables within a program. It associates specific data with particular variable names, allowing the program to manipulate and work with those values.
Analogy
Imagine assigning values as giving names (variables) to different items (data) in your room. By doing so, you can easily refer to each item by its name whenever you need it without having to search through everything.
Related terms
Variables: Named storage locations that hold data within a program.
Data Types: Different categories or classifications of data that determine what operations can be performed on them.
Initialization: The process of assigning an initial value to a variable before it is used in calculations or operations.
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