3. Types and Objects
All the data stored in a Python program is built around the concept of an object. Objects include fundamental data types such as numbers, strings, lists, and dictionaries. However, it’s also possible to create user-defined objects in the form of classes. In addition, most objects related to program structure and the internal operation of the interpreter are also exposed. This chapter describes the inner workings of the Python object model and provides an overview of the built-in data types. Chapter 4, “Operators and Expressions,” further describes operators and expressions. Chapter 7, “Classes and Object-Oriented Programming,” describes how to create user-defined objects.
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