Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Integer input refers to numeric values without decimal points. In Java, integers are whole numbers (both positive and negative) without any fractional parts.
Related terms
Floating-point Input: This term refers to numeric values that include decimal points, unlike integer inputs.
String Input: Unlike integer inputs, string inputs represent sequences of characters rather than numerical values.
Parsing: Parsing is the process of converting one type of data into another type. For example, if we have an input as a string but need it as an integer, we would use parsing techniques to convert it accordingly.