JAVA Data Types :-
(1) Primitive :
1. Integral
2. Boolean
3. Floating
(2) Reference :
1. Object
2. String
byte
data type is an 8-bit signed two's complement integer. It has a minimum value of -128 and a maximum value of 127 (inclusive). The byte
data type can be useful for saving memory in large arrays, where the memory savings actually matters. They can also be used in place of int
where their limits help to clarify your code; the fact that a variable's range is limited can serve as a form of documentation.short
data type is a 16-bit signed two's complement integer. It has a minimum value of -32,768 and a maximum value of 32,767 (inclusive). As with byte
, the same guidelines apply: you can use a short
to save memory in large arrays, in situations where the memory savings actually matters.int
data type is a 32-bit signed two's complement integer. It has a minimum value of -2,147,483,648 and a maximum value of 2,147,483,647 (inclusive). For integral values, this data type is generally the default choice unless there is a reason (like the above) to choose something else. This data type will most likely be large enough for the numbers your program will use, but if you need a wider range of values, use long
instead.long
data type is a 64-bit signed two's complement integer. It has a minimum value of -9,223,372,036,854,775,808 and a maximum value of 9,223,372,036,854,775,807 (inclusive). Use this data type when you need a range of values wider than those provided by int
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