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Java's 8 Primitive Data Types Explained

Java has 8 primitive data types: byte, short, int, long, float, double, char, and boolean, which are stored in stack memory and are faster than objects. Each type has a specific size and range, with default values assigned for each. These types are essential for memory optimization and storing actual values rather than references.

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Java's 8 Primitive Data Types Explained

Java has 8 primitive data types: byte, short, int, long, float, double, char, and boolean, which are stored in stack memory and are faster than objects. Each type has a specific size and range, with default values assigned for each. These types are essential for memory optimization and storing actual values rather than references.

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Primitive Data Types in Java (PPL – SPPU)

Java provides 8 primitive data types used to store simple values.

They are stored in stack memory and are faster than objects.

Key Points (Short Notes):

• Primitive types are predefined by Java.

• They store actual values, not references.

• Range and size depend on data type.

• Default values:

- int = 0

- float = 0.0f

- double = 0.0

- boolean = false

- char = '\u0000'

• They help in memory optimization.

1. byte

• Size: 1 byte

• Range: –128 to +127

• Used in large arrays to save memory.

2. short

• Size: 2 bytes

• Range: –32,768 to +32,767

3. int

• Size: 4 bytes

• Default integer type.

4. long

• Size: 8 bytes

• Used for large integer values.

5. float

• Size: 4 bytes
• Single-precision decimal values.

6. double

• Size: 8 bytes

• Double-precision, default for decimals.

7. char

• Size: 2 bytes

• Stores single Unicode character.

8. boolean

• Stores true/false

• Used in conditions & decision making.

Exam Definition:

Java supports 8 primitive data types: byte, short, int, long, float, double, char, and boolean.

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