Integers
Definition
Integers are whole numbers without any fractional parts, including positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero.
Analogy
Picture integers as people standing on a number line. They can move left (negative) or right (positive), but they cannot stand between two points like fractions or decimals.
Related terms
Floating-point Numbers: Numbers that include decimal parts, allowing for more precise representation but with limited precision due to finite storage capacity.
Modulus Operator (%): An operator used in programming languages to calculate the remainder of a division operation between two integers.
Data Type: A classification that specifies the type of data a variable can hold, such as integer, string, or boolean.
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