Code Complete, 2nd Edition

Chapter 12. Fundamental Data Types

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Contents

• Numbers in General

• Integers

• Floating-Point Numbers

• Characters and Strings

• Boolean Variables

• Enumerated Types

• Named Constants

• Arrays

• Creating Your Own Types (Type Aliasing)

Related Topics

• Naming data: Chapter 11

• Unusual data types: Chapter 13

• General issues in using variables: Chapter 10

• Formatting data declarations: "Laying Out Data Declarations" in Laying Out Individual Statements

• Documenting variables: "Commenting Data Declarations" in Commenting Techniques

• Creating classes: Chapter 6

The fundamental data types are the basic building blocks for all other data types. This chapter contains tips for using numbers (in general), integers, floating-point numbers, characters and strings, boolean variables, enumerated ...