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JavaScript Data Types Explanation

JavaScript has two main types of data: primitive and non-primitive. Primitive data types include String, Number, Boolean, Undefined, Null, Symbol, and BigInt, while non-primitive data types include Object, Array, and Function. Each type serves different purposes, such as holding single values or collections of values.

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JavaScript Data Types Explanation

JavaScript has two main types of data: primitive and non-primitive. Primitive data types include String, Number, Boolean, Undefined, Null, Symbol, and BigInt, while non-primitive data types include Object, Array, and Function. Each type serves different purposes, such as holding single values or collections of values.

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JavaScript Data Types – Brief

Explanation
JavaScript supports two main types of data:

1. Primitive Data Types


2. Non-Primitive (Reference) Data Types

1. Primitive Data Types


These hold a single value. They are immutable (cannot be changed).

a. String

Represents a sequence of characters.

let name = "John";

b. Number

Represents integers or floating-point numbers.

let age = 25;


let price = 99.99;

c. Boolean

Represents true or false.

let isOnline = true;

d. Undefined

A variable declared but not assigned any value.

let x;
console.log(x); // undefined

e. Null

Represents no value or empty.

let y = null;

f. Symbol (ES6)
Used to create unique identifiers.

let sym = Symbol("id");

g. BigInt (ES11)

Used for very large numbers.

let big = 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890n;

2. Non-Primitive (Reference) Data Types


These store collections of values.

a. Object

Stores key-value pairs.

let person = {
name: "Alice",
age: 30
};

b. Array

Stores a list of items.

let colors = ["red", "green", "blue"];

c. Function

A block of code that can be executed.

function greet() {
return "Hello!";
}

Summary Table
Type Example
String "Hello"
Number 123, 45.67
Boolean true, false
Undefined let x;
Null let y = null;
Symbol Symbol("id")
BigInt 1234567890n
Object {name: "Tom", age: 20}
Array [1, 2, 3]
Function function sayHi() {}

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