Checking Types with type()

Python values come in different kinds: whole numbers, decimal numbers, text, booleans, and even None. This Block shows you how to inspect those values with type(), read outputs like <class 'int'>, and understand what Python is really working with.

You will see how similar-looking values can behave very differently. 25, 25.0, and "25" may look related, but Python sees them as separate types. Tiny quotes, big consequences.

What you will learn:

• Use type() to check the type of a value
• Recognize beginner-friendly types: int, float, str, bool, and NoneType
• Check the current type of a variable
• Understand how reassignment can change what type a variable holds
• Spot the difference between values like True and "True"
• Use print(type(...)) as a simple debugging tool when a value acts suspicious

By the end, you will have a small but very useful Python flashlight: when something behaves strangely, you can check what type it actually is before blaming the keyboard.