In order to represent the real world inside a computer, programming languages use numbers, both integer and real, letters and words and logical expressions.  All these data must be stored somewhere where they cannot be confused.  Variable type helps a user avoid writing statements that are logically nonsensical, saving effort, and simultaneously helping the computer to understand what the programmer seeks to do.

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Lectures developed for [CSE2] were developed by Brian Chen, Brian Davison, and Edwin Kay.  Lectures may be used for other courses by permission only (Contact Brian Chen).