Additional Notes
How does int differ from long in Java?
Track: Java
Topic: Core Java
Focus: Variables and Data Types
Java: Variables and Data Types
Answer
int is for smaller values; long is for larger values.
The int data type is 32-bit and suitable for storing item counts or quantities that don't exceed 2 billion. Use long, which is 64-bit, for larger values like total number of system-wide orders.
The int data type is 32-bit and suitable for storing item counts or quantities that don't exceed 2 billion. Use long, which is 64-bit, for larger values like total number of system-wide orders.
Topics: Core Java Java Variables and Data Types