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Python Integer (with Examples)

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🧠 Python Integers – The Whole (Number) Truth with a Twist! 🎢​

In Python, int stands for “integer” — and it's the rockstar of the number world 🎸.
These are the whole numbers — no fractions, no decimals, just solid digits from the land of +, –, and 0️⃣.

Oh, and Python integers? They don’t believe in limits.
Big dreams, big numbers. 💪

🎯 Quick Snippet: Let's Play with Some Integers​

# Declaring integers
x = 5
y = -10

# Performing arithmetic operations
sum_result = x + y  
difference_result = x - y  
multiplication_result = x * y  
quotient_result = x / y  

# Exponentiation
power_result = x ** 2      # Raises x to the power of 2

# Modulo operation
remainder_result = x % 3       # Computes the remainder when x is divided by 3

1️⃣ What in the World is an Integer in Python?​

Python ints are:

  • Whole numbers — no decimal drama allowed.
  • Can be good (positive), bad (negative), or just... neutral (zero 😐).
  • Can be REALLY huge — Python doesn't mind.
  • Can use underscores _ to look cooler and more readable.
  • Great for doing math tricks: +, –, *, / — bring it on!
x = 10
y = 12345678987654321
z = 12_34_56

print(x)   # 10
print(y)   # 12345678987654321
print(z)   # 123456

2️⃣ Not Just Decimal: Meet Octal and Hexadecimal Friends 🎭​

Python integers know how to party in different number systems too!

  • Octal: Uses base 8, starts with 0o, and dances with digits from 0–7.
  • Hexadecimal: Uses base 16, starts with 0x, and parties with 0–9 + A–F (or a–f).
octalInt = 0o22
hexInt = 0xAA

print(octalInt)  # 18
print(hexInt)  # 170

⚠️ Note: No exponential showoffs here — octal and hex like to keep things grounded.

3️⃣ Let's Get Mathy – Arithmetic Operations 🎲​

3.1 ➕➖✖️➗ Basic Operations​

Python math is super chill and familiar. But watch out — / gives a float, even if it looks like an integer division.

Use // if you want to chop off the decimal part like a boss 😎.

x = 22
y = 5

print (x + y)   # Prints 27
print (x - y)   # Prints 17
print (x * y)   # Prints 110

print (x / y)   # Prints 4.4
print (x // y)   # Prints 4
print (x % y)   # Prints 2
print ( divmod(x, y) ) # Prints (4, 2)

3.2 🔁 Increment and Decrement​

No ++ or -- like other languages. Python is more expressive:

x = 10
y = 10

x += 1
print (x) # Prints 11

x += 5
print (x) # Prints 16

y -= 1
print (y) # Prints 9

y -= 5
print (y) # Prints 4

Python: "Why type two plus signs when one += will do?"

3.3 🌠 Exponents – Power Up​

Need to raise something to the power of something else? Say no more:

x = 10
y = 2

print (x ** y) # Prints 100

Boom 💥 Instant math wizardry.

4️⃣ What Am I? Check My Type! 🕵️‍♂️​

Python lets you double-check types — great for when you're debugging and second-guessing your variables like "Are you really an int?"

Using isinstance() – The Friendly Detective​

x = 42

if isinstance(x, int):
    print("x is an integer")
else:
    print("x is not an integer")

Using type() – The Straight Shooter​

x = 42

if type(x) is int:
    print("x is an integer")
else:
    print("x is not an integer")

5️⃣ Turning Integers into Strings (Without Magic)​

Need to turn a number into a wordy thing?
Use str() to charm your integer into a string!

integer_value = 42

string_value = str(integer_value)

Want to jazz it up for display?

formatted_string = "The number is {}".format(integer_value)

Now that’s some well-dressed data. 👔

6️⃣ Turning Strings into Integers (a bit risky ⚠️)​

Use int() to try turning a string into an actual number.

string_value = '10'

int_value = int( string_value )  # 10

But be careful! Not all strings are numeric:

string_value = "abc"

try:
    integer_value = int(string_value)
    print(integer_value)
except ValueError:
    print(f"Cannot convert '{string_value}' to an integer.")

Avoid the crash. Handle it like a pro. 👨‍💻

🏁 Conclusion: Integer League – Power Level: Unlimited ♾️​

Integers in Python are:

  • Fast 🏎️
  • Powerful 💪
  • Versatile 🎩
  • Limitless (literally) 🌌

Whether you're counting sheep 🐑 or building rocket software 🚀, Python ints are always ready to crunch numbers for you.

Happy Number-Crunching! 🎉