In the Define Variables lesson we learned Liberty BASIC has two types of variables: numbers and strings. If the last character of the variable name is a dollar sign $, it holds a string. If it does not have a $ on the end, it holds a number. What could be easier?
A variable name can be letters and numbers but the first character must be a letter. FirstName$, FavoriteFilmNo5$, Address2$ store strings. Total, price12, and count3 hold numbers.
In these next few lessons we will be learning much more about them ... and the power they possess.
Here is a quick chart you can use to test what you've learned. Use one hand to cover all but the first column. Is each variable a number, string or illegal name. Then remove your hand to check your answers.
Types of Variables
In the Define Variables lesson we learned Liberty BASIC has two types of variables: numbers and strings. If the last character of the variable name is a dollar sign $, it holds a string. If it does not have a $ on the end, it holds a number. What could be easier?
A variable name can be letters and numbers but the first character must be a letter. FirstName$, FavoriteFilmNo5$, Address2$ store strings. Total, price12, and count3 hold numbers.
In these next few lessons we will be learning much more about them ... and the power they possess.
Here is a quick chart you can use to test what you've learned. Use one hand to cover all but the first column. Is each variable a number, string or illegal name. Then remove your hand to check your answers.
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