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Main:
When programming you will sometimes need to change the data type from one type into another.  For example "347" may need to become 347, changed from a string into a number, an integer.  Changing a data type is known as Casting.

  1. List all the data types you know
  2. Think of some more scenarios where you may need to change the data type
  3. Work through the Python example in the Casting Notes
  4. Take part in the end of topic quiz, how many can you get correct?

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Create your own quiz on any of the programming topics studied in this unit
Casting Notes
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