Java Tutorial: Variables and Data Types in Java Programming By CodeWithHarry

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Java Basics

This video introduces key concepts in Java programming, including data types, variables, and the structure of a Java program.

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Java Program Structure

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Java is a programming language with a defined syntax and structure. A Java program is made up of the following essential components:

• Package Statement: Specifies the package the program belongs to.
• Import Statements: Enables the use of classes from other packages.
• Class Definition: Declares a class, the fundamental unit of a Java program.
• Main Method: Acts as the entry point for program execution.

The main method is a crucial part of every Java program and is required for execution.

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Data Types

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Java supports two main types of data:

Primitive Data Types

• Byte: 8-bit signed integer, range: -128 to 127.
• Short: 16-bit signed integer, range: 
• -32,768 to 32,767.
• Int: 32-bit signed integer, range: 
• -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647.
• Long: 64-bit signed integer, range: 
• -9,223,372,036,854,775,808 
• to 9,223,372,036,854,775,807.
• Float: 32-bit floating-point number.
• Double: 64-bit floating-point number.
• Char: 16-bit Unicode character.
• Boolean: Represents true or false.

Primitive data types are fixed in size and range, forming the foundation of Java. Default values for primitive types:

• Numeric types: 0.
• Boolean: false.
• Char: \u0000 (null character).

Non-Primitive Data Types

Derived from primitive types, these include:

• Arrays
• Strings
• Classes
• Interfaces

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Variable Naming Conventions

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Variable names in Java must follow these rules:

• Begin with a letter, dollar sign ($), or underscore (_).
• Contain letters, digits, dollar signs, or underscores.
• Be case-sensitive (e.g., myVariable and myvariable are distinct).
• Avoid reserved keywords (e.g., class, public, static).
• Be descriptive and follow the camelCase naming convention.

Good naming conventions improve readability and maintainability.

Example Program

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int num1 = 6;  
int num2 = 5;  
int num3 = 7;  
int sum = num1 + num2 + num3;  
System.out.println("The sum of these numbers is " 
+ sum);

Program Overview

This program demonstrates:

• Variable declaration and initialization
• Basic arithmetic operations
• Printing the result