Integer.MIN_VALUE in AP Computer Science A

Definition

Integer.MIN_VALUE is a constant in Java that represents the smallest possible value for an integer. It is equal to -2^31.

Related terms

Integer.MAX_VALUE:

This constant represents the largest possible value for an integer in Java.

Overflow:

Overflow occurs when a calculation or operation results in a value that exceeds the maximum value that can be stored in a data type.

Data Type:

In programming, a data type defines what kind of values can be stored and manipulated by variables.