Primitive Data

Definition

Primitive data refers to basic data types that are built into a programming language, such as integers, floating-point numbers, characters, and booleans. These data types are not composed of other data types.

Related terms

Reference Data:

Reference data refers to complex data types that are composed of multiple primitive or reference data types. It includes arrays, objects, and strings.

Data Type:

A data type is a classification that specifies the type of value that a variable can hold. It determines the operations that can be performed on the variable.

Variable:

A variable is a named storage location in memory that holds a value. It is used to store and manipulate different kinds of data in a program.