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VARIABLES

Variables in programming are classified into several types: Primitive (e.g., Integer, Float, Character, Boolean), Composite (e.g., Array, String, Object), Special (e.g., Null, Undefined, Constant), Scope-Based (e.g., Local, Global), and Static variables. Understanding these classifications aids in selecting the appropriate variable type for specific tasks. This knowledge is essential for effective data management in programming.

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VARIABLES

Variables in programming are classified into several types: Primitive (e.g., Integer, Float, Character, Boolean), Composite (e.g., Array, String, Object), Special (e.g., Null, Undefined, Constant), Scope-Based (e.g., Local, Global), and Static variables. Understanding these classifications aids in selecting the appropriate variable type for specific tasks. This knowledge is essential for effective data management in programming.

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In programming, variables can be classified into several types based on

their characteristics and the kind of data they store. Here are the main
types of variables:

1. **Primitive Variables**:

- **Integer**: Stores whole numbers (e.g., `1`, `42`, `-7`).

- **Float/Double**: Stores decimal numbers (e.g., `3.14`, `2.718`).

- **Character**: Stores a single character (e.g., `'a'`, `'Z'`).

- **Boolean**: Stores `true` or `false` values.

2. **Composite Variables**:

- **Array**: Stores a collection of elements of the same type (e.g., `[1,


2, 3]`).

- **String**: A sequence of characters (e.g., `"Hello, World!"`).

- **Object**: A complex data structure that can contain multiple


properties and methods.

3. **Special Variables**:

- **Null**: Represents an absence of value.

- **Undefined**: A variable that has been declared but not assigned a


value.

- **Constant**: A variable whose value cannot be changed once


assigned.

4. **Scope-Based Variables**:

- **Local Variables**: Declared within a function or block and not


accessible outside of it.

- **Global Variables**: Declared outside of any function and accessible


from any part of the code.

5. **Static Variables**: Retain their value between function calls.


Understanding these types helps in choosing the right type for a specific
task and managing data effectively in programming.

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