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Basic Data Types

VARCHAR allows storing variable length strings. TEXT stores large amounts of text up to 65,535 characters. INT stores whole numbers within approximately -2 billion to +2 billion range. FLOAT stores decimal numbers but may lack precision due to binary format. BOOL represents true/false values and is useful for binary data. DATE, TIME, and YEAR store specific dates, times, and years respectively.

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Basic Data Types

VARCHAR allows storing variable length strings. TEXT stores large amounts of text up to 65,535 characters. INT stores whole numbers within approximately -2 billion to +2 billion range. FLOAT stores decimal numbers but may lack precision due to binary format. BOOL represents true/false values and is useful for binary data. DATE, TIME, and YEAR store specific dates, times, and years respectively.

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Basic Data Types

Learn about the fundamental data types used in programming, such as


VARCHAR, TEXT, INT, BOOL, DATE, and more. Understand their
characteristics and usage.

by Ijaz Ahmad
VARCHAR: Variable Character Length
1 Definition

VARCHAR is a data type used to store strings of variable length. It is commonly


used for storing names, addresses, and other textual data.

2 Characteristics

VARCHAR allows you to specify a maximum length for the stored value. It uses
only as much storage as needed, optimizing space usage in the database.

3 Example

For example, a VARCHAR(50) column can store up to 50 characters, but it will


only use the necessary amount of storage for shorter values.
TEXT: Long Text Data
Definition Usage Considerations

TEXT is a data type used to TEXT is commonly used in When querying TEXT
store large amounts of text, applications that require columns, it's important to
such as paragraphs, articles, storing user-generated understand that operations
or comments. It allows for content, such as social on these columns may
storing up to 65,535 media platforms, forums, affect performance due to
characters. and blogs. their size.
INT: Integer Numbers

Definition Range Operations

INT is a data type used to store INT can store values in the INT allows for arithmetic
whole numbers without decimal range of approximately -2 operations such as addition,
places. It is commonly used for billion to +2 billion, depending subtraction, multiplication, and
counting, indexing, and on the specific implementation. division, making it versatile for
performing arithmetic various calculations.
operations.
BIGINT: Large Integer Numbers
1 Definition

BIGINT is a data type used to store


larger whole numbers than INT. It can
Application 2 accommodate values in the range of
BIGINT is used in scenarios that approximately -9 quintillion to +9
require storing extremely large quintillion.
numbers, such as tracking population
figures, financial transactions, or
scientific calculations. 3 Considerations

When using BIGINT, it's important to


consider the potential impact on
storage space and performance due to
the larger data size.
FLOAT: Floating-Point Numbers
Definition

FLOAT is a data type used to store decimal numbers with a floating point. It is commonly used
for measurements, scientific calculations, and financial data.

Precision

FLOAT provides a certain level of precision, but it may not be entirely accurate due to inherent
limitations of representing decimal values in binary format.

Range

FLOAT can handle a wide range of positive and negative values, making it suitable for scenarios
that require a flexible range of decimal numbers.
DOUBLE: High-Precision Floating-Point
Numbers

Definition Applications Financial Considerations

DOUBLE is a data type that DOUBLE is commonly used in When dealing with financial
provides higher precision for scientific research, engineering, calculations involving money,
decimal numbers compared to and financial modeling, where DOUBLE can ensure more
FLOAT. It is typically used in precision and accuracy are accurate results due to its higher
scenarios that require extremely crucial for accurate results. precision.
precise calculations.
BOOL: Boolean Values
1 Definition

BOOL is a data type used to represent boolean values, which can be either true or
false. It is commonly used in logic and decision-making scenarios.

2 Application

BOOL is useful for storing binary information, such as toggling states, tracking
preferences, or checking the validity of certain conditions.

3 Representations

While BOOL is typically represented as true or false, in some programming


languages, it can also be represented as 1 for true and 0 for false.
DATE, TIME, and YEAR
1 DATE

DATE is a data type used for storing dates such as birthdays, events, or deadlines.

2 TIME

TIME is a data type used to store specific times, such as appointment schedules or logging
timestamps.

3 YEAR

YEAR is a data type used to store specific years, often used for recording historical or
chronological information.

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