I. References
As we explore the wonderful world of programming, the first thing we need to understand are the basic elements of programming. Just like architects need to understand bricks, sand, and cement, programmers need to understand data types, variables, and control structures. These elements are at the heart of a programming language, they are the building blocks from which we build our programs.
In programming, we need to deal with various types of data such as numbers, text, boolean values (true or false), etc. How we define and use these data, and how to store and manipulate these data through variables, is what we need to understand first. In addition, control structures determine how the program executes according to our instructions.
This article will dig into these basic concepts and help you build a solid programming foundation. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, you can gain new understanding and inspiration from it. Now, let's start this learning journey.
Next, we will first discuss the concept of data types and their application in programming.
II. Data Types
Data types are the cornerstone of programming, telling us what types of values data can store and what operations we can perform on those values. Understanding the different data types and their uses is key to programming.
Data Type Definition