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What are data types?

Feb 28, 2024

What are data types?

Data types are a fundamental concept in computer science that define the type of data that can be processed and manipulated within a program

Different programming languages offer various data types, but some common ones include:

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Integer: represents whole numbers without a fractional component

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Float (or Double): represents numbers that can contain a fractional part

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String: represents sequences of characters, used for text

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Boolean: represents true or false values

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Array (or List): represents a collection of elements, which can be of the same or different data types

Data types are crucial because they help to define the operations that can be performed on the data and how it is stored in memory