Summary  
This chapter explains the rules and conventions for naming variables in Python—covering allowed characters, starting characters, case sensitivity, avoiding reserved keywords, and common naming styles such as snake_case, CamelCase, PascalCase, and uppercase for constants.  

General domain of usage  
Software development

Variables should have descriptive names, such as `is_user_logged_in`, `customer_full_name`, or `total_sales`, to make code more readable and maintainable.

Concise names like `x`, `y`, or `temp` can also be used when necessary. The most important aspect is to follow the rules of naming.

Python will generate an error if you violate variable naming rules, such as starting a variable name with a number, using spaces or special characters, using reserved keywords, or starting with invalid characters.

There is also **different naming conventions** in Python, such as Camel Case, Snake Case (preferred in Python), Pascal Case, and Uppercase with Underscores (commonly used for constants).
```py
# Camel Case 
numberOfActiveUsers = 120

# Snake Case  (preferred in Python)
number_of_active_users = 120

# Pascal Case
NumberOfActiveUsers = 120

# Uppercase with Underscores (for constants)
NUMBER_OF_ACTIVE_USERS = 120
```

Which of these would be valid variable names in Python?

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Which of these is a correct way to create a variable?

How do you store the text `"Hello"` in a variable named `greeting`?

Which of these variable names is valid in Python?

What is the correct way to output `"c<>definity"` in the console?

How can you convert the string `"123"` to an integer?

What will happen when the following code is executed?

Python Naming Rules for Variables

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Python Naming Rules for Variables