Variables and Constants - Definitions

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Variable

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Stores data that can change during program execution

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Constants

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Stores fixed values that cannot change.

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Integer

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Whole numbers. (3, 5, -6, -25)

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Real/Single/Double

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Numbers with decimals. (2.4, 5.67)

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Boolean

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True or False. (T or F, 0 or 1, No or Yes)

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Character

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Single letter, number, or symbol. ("a", "%", "7")

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String

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A series of characters. ("Hello", "goodbye", "yellow")

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Casting

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Converting data from one type to another.