Types of Data

Data is a big part of what you do, no matter the programming language. In this lesson, we’ll talk about the different types of data type classifications including: primitives, composition, special, and abstract data types.

This lab is Part 2 of the Introduction to Computation and Programming series.

Prerequisites

Before you start this lab, make sure that you have completed the following labs:

1. Overview
2. Problem Solving Expression

What you will learn

• The different types of data
• How each language builds upon these types
• What the data type translates to for the computer

What to Do Next?

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All languages use the same building blocks. All of them. Period. In this lab, you will learn these building blocks. You learn about syntax, branding, iteration, order of execution, decisions, abstraction, and scoping.

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