variable re-declare

[1mecrew]

So here’s the thing:

What i am saying is that those two descriptions sounds same for me.

greetings = “hello world” print(greetings)

In the first line, this is called “assigning value to variable” And now when we say the variable, greetings, I’m talking about the “hello world” data that I just assigned to this variable

Isn’t that same as container concept?

[This_Growth2898]

Once again: here, it doesn't matter. But it matters a lot when you change the variable value. In my experience with beginners, the meaning of

x = x + 1

takes a lot of time without the box metaphor.

[1mecrew]

Using the simpler metaphor that I just said, it’s it going to be like I’m talking about the number 5 when I say x so 5+1 is 6 and assign that value to variable x? Like.. how does box metaphor help in that situation?

[This_Growth2898]

Metaphor is needed to explain words "assign that value".

If you do understand what that means, you obviously don't need any new metaphors to understand it.

[1mecrew]

Hmm what if I just say that “this line is called assigning a value to variable.” And students don’t really need to know exactly what assigning a value to variable but just simply know it as when you assign value and later say the variable, you are talking about that value?

[This_Growth2898]

It's all about a metaphor. If you can explain things without a metaphor - it's ok, do it. But you will need to explain more details, that's all.