Overflow occurs when a calculation exceeds the maximum value that can be represented by a given data type. This can result in unexpected behavior or errors in programs.
Imagine pouring water into a cup until it overflows. When this happens, you lose some of the water because it cannot fit within the cup's capacity. Similarly, overflow in programming happens when a value exceeds what can be stored in its designated space.
Underflow: Underflow occurs when a calculation results in a value smaller than what can be represented by a given data type.
Integer Division: Integer division refers to dividing two integers and discarding any remainder.
Range Limitations: Range limitations refer to the minimum and maximum values that can be stored by different data types.
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