Static Type

Definition

The static type refers to the declared type of a variable or expression at compile-time. It determines the set of operations that can be performed on the variable or expression.

Related terms

Dynamic Type:

The dynamic type refers to the actual type of an object at runtime, which may be different from its static type.

Type Casting: Type casting is the process of converting an object from one data type to another.

Variable Declaration:

Variable declaration involves specifying the name and data type (static type) of a variable before using it in a program.