Reference Data Types

Definition

Reference data types are data types that store references or memory addresses of objects rather than the actual values. They point to the location in memory where the object is stored.

Related terms

Primitive Data Types: These are basic data types that directly store values, such as integers or booleans.

Object:

An object is an instance of a class and can have its own set of properties and methods.

Null: Null is a special value that represents the absence of any valid reference. It means that no object is being referred to.