Primitive Types

Definition

Primitive types are basic data types in programming that are built-in and cannot be broken down into smaller components. They represent simple values like numbers, characters, and boolean values.

Related terms

Variables:

Variables are used to store values in programming. They can hold different primitive types or other data structures.

Data Types: Data types categorize the kind of value that a variable can hold. Primitive types are one category of data types.

Operators:

Operators perform operations on variables or values. Different operators work differently depending on the primitive type being used.