Variables

Programming basics

The official definition: in computer programming, a variable is a storage location paired with an associated symbolic name (an identifier) which contains a value.

In other words, a variable is a storage location for data. Variables have names. Some computer language mandate you assign a data type to variables. When asked for the "official definition" (or best definition) please use the definition stated above.

See also

Variables in php

Standards

• Define the terms: variable, constant, operator, object.

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.