Autoboxing

Definition

Autoboxing is the automatic conversion of a primitive data type to its corresponding wrapper class object. For example, when an int is assigned to an Integer object, autoboxing occurs.

Related terms

Wrapper Class: A wrapper class is a class that encapsulates a primitive data type and provides methods for accessing, manipulating, and converting it. For example, Integer is the wrapper class for int.

Primitive Data Type: A primitive data type represents basic values and includes types like int, double, boolean, etc.

Boxing: Boxing refers to the process of converting a primitive data type to its corresponding wrapper class object. It is another term used interchangeably with autoboxing.