Data Types in Java
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Data types are especially important in Java because it is a strongly typed language. This means that all operations are type-checked by the compiler for type compatibility. Illegal operations will not be compiled. Thus, strong type-checking helps prevent errors and enhances reliability. In Java, there are several built-in data types that can be used to define variables and objects: Primitive data types: These are basic data types that store simple values. There are eight primitive data types in Java: byte, short, int, long, float, double, char, and boolean. Reference data types (Non-Primitive) : These are non-primitive data types that store a reference to an object. They include classes, interfaces, arrays, and enumerated types. Here's a brief explanation of each of the primitive data types in Java: 1. boolean: boolean data type represents only one bit of information, either true or false. Values of type boolean are not converted implicitly or explicitly (with casts) to