how to write and read variables to a file

[foxtreat]

I googled around to see how i can write a variable lets say the string name,which equals "john"to a file and then when i reopen the script i can read te file and set name=john.as im making a simple text game and want to savw character name health and damage(upgradable) ans be able to load later.i couldn't find anything useful(zo me atleast as im still new )sorry if ita obvious or im dumb and cant understand it.thanks in advance!

[micseydel]

Have you taken a look at JSON?

[wavic]

Just use pickle