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What is a Data Type?
Introduction to Data Types
- Maximiliano introduces the topic of data types in programming, comparing variables to jars that store specific items.
- He explains that in most programming languages, it is necessary to specify the type of data a variable will hold, similar to labeling jars for their contents.
Understanding Variable Types
- Variables can be designated as numeric if they will hold numbers or as character-based if they will contain letters.
- The discussion includes the specificity of data types, such as single characters versus entire phrases and different forms of numbers (e.g., integers vs. floating-point numbers).
Custom Data Types
- There is an acknowledgment that programmers can create their own custom data types, expanding beyond standard definitions.