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Data Types - Revision Notes

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Data Types

  • **Integer**: Whole numbers (positive, negative, or zero), e.g. 5, -12, 0.
  • **Float**: Floating-point numbers with decimal places, e.g. 3.14, -0.05.
  • **Boolean**: Logical values, either `true` or `false`.
  • **String**: Sequence of characters, e.g. "Hello, world!".
  • **Character**: A single character, e.g. 'A', '2', ' '.

Exam Tips

  • Know the basic data types and their characteristics.
  • Be able to identify the appropriate data type for a given scenario.