key term - Initial Value

Definition

The initial value refers to the default value assigned to variables when they are declared but not yet given specific values. For example, when creating an array of type `String`, each element will have an initial value assigned automatically.

Related terms

Default Value: The value automatically assigned to a variable if no other value is explicitly provided.

Initialization:

The process of assigning an initial value to a variable or data structure upon creation.

Null: A special value that represents the absence of an object or reference.