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What data types for representing integers exist in Java?

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In Java, the following primitive data types are used to represent integers:

  • byte — 8-bit signed integer, range from -128 to 127.
  • short — 16-bit signed integer, range from -32,768 to 32,767.
  • int — 32-bit signed integer, range from -2^31 to 2^31-1.
  • long — 64-bit signed integer, range from -2^63 to 2^63-1.

All these types are signed. The choice of type depends on the required range of values and memory efficiency.

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