Integer.MAX_VALUE refers to the maximum possible integer that can be stored in Java's int data type. It is a constant value equal to 2^31 - 1.
Imagine you have a container that can hold a maximum of 10 candies. Integer.MAX_VALUE is like having a container that can hold the maximum number of candies possible in Java, which is an extremely large number.
Integer.MIN_VALUE: Integer.MIN_VALUE refers to the minimum possible integer that can be stored in Java's int data type. It is a constant value equal to -2^31.
Data Type: A data type defines the type of data that can be stored in a variable. In this case, int is the data type used for storing integers.
Constant: A constant is a fixed value that cannot be changed during program execution. Integer.MAX_VALUE and Integer.MIN_VALUE are examples of constants.
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