Integer
Definition
A whole number, positive, negative or zero.
Explanation
Integers do not have fractional parts.
Example
7 and minus 3 are integers.
Common confusion
An integer is not the same as a float, which can have decimals.
Related terms
- Data typeThe kind of value a variable holds, such as integer, string or Boolean.
- StringA sequence of characters, such as text.
Study guides that use this term
- Variables and Data Types in ProgrammingSupporting explainer
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