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

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That’s true! But sometimes, when you’re working with more complex data types, especially in scientific computing, type() won’t give you that granular level of detail. I often use NumPy for that. For example, checking for a specific numeric type like np.uint32:

import numpy as np

a = np.uint32(5)
print(type(a))  # Output: <class 'numpy.uint32'>

This is especially useful if you’re dealing with binary data or need to ensure specific data types for performance reasons in data-heavy applications. Python’s native types don’t always cover that, but libraries like NumPy give you that flexibility