How can I use Python to get the type of a variable at runtime?

Great point! I tend to pair type() with isinstance() whenever I need to branch logic based on the type. For example:

if isinstance(my_var, str):
    print("It's a string!")

This lets me check for types and implement conditional behavior accordingly. It feels more Pythonic and efficient in real-world applications, especially when you’re working with multiple possible types in your code.