Additional Notes
When should you use long instead of int for quantities?
Track: Java
Topic: Core Java
Focus: Variables and Data Types
Java: Variables and Data Types
Answer
Use long for very large quantities. Frame the concept in practical terms so you can explain it during interview discussion.
int is sufficient for most product quantities, but if you anticipate values that exceed the int range (2 billion), such as cumulative sales, use long to avoid overflow errors.
int is sufficient for most product quantities, but if you anticipate values that exceed the int range (2 billion), such as cumulative sales, use long to avoid overflow errors.
Topics: Core Java Java Variables and Data Types