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Here we describe all the integer types and their basic characteristics. See Integers in Depth, for more information about the bit-level integer data representations and arithmetic.
| • Basic Integers | Overview of the various kinds of integers. | |
| • Signed and Unsigned Types | Integers can either hold both negative and non-negative values, or only non-negative. | |
| • Narrow Integers | When to use smaller integer types. | |
| • Integer Conversion | Casting a value from one integer type to another. | |
| • Boolean Type | An integer type for boolean values. | |
| • Integer Variations | Sizes of integer types can vary across platforms. |