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Primitive data type

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Primitive data types are basic data types provided by programming languages, such as integers, floating-point numbers, booleans, and characters. They represent simple values and have predefined characteristics.

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