In this tutorial, we will cover one of the most common data types in Python – Integer, also known as Int. Integers are the whole numbers we use daily, both negative and positive, including zero. There is no maximum limit for the value of an integer in Python, the only constraint is the amount of memory available.

Step 1: Assigning Integers to Variables

Assigning an integer value to a variable is very straightforward in Python. Here’s an example:

In this case, the variable “variable” is being assigned the integer value of 7.

Step 2: Working with Integer Operations

Python allows you to perform various mathematical operations using integers. It does not require the importation of any additional library or module to provide such functionalities.

Each of these expressions in the code snippet above performs a different mathematical operation. Explore them here.

Step 3: Understanding Type Conversion

Python allows for the conversion of other data types into integers using the int() function. For instance, you can successfully convert float numbers and valid string numbers into integers.

Please note that trying to convert a non-numeric string to an integer will result in a ValueError.

The Full Code

Below is the code for all we’ve covered in this tutorial:

Conclusion

This tutorial introduced the int type in Python, how to assign values to variables, perform basic mathematical operations, and convert other data types to integers.

The integer type is an essential part of Python and is used widely in many areas of programming in Python.

Learning to effectively use integers can substantially enhance your proficiency with Python programming.