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Java Java Objects Meet Objects Welcome Back

John Pactaoin
John Pactaoin
417 Points
Posted by John Pactaoin
John Pactaoin
417 Points

Still can't quite understand int and boolean

Hi, everyone. I still don't get the int and boolean function. Can someone explain it to me in simple terms, please? TY

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,644 Points

An "int" is just any whole number: 0, 1, 2, 13, -7, etc.

But a "boolean" can only represent two things, "true" and "false" (or taken as a number, only 1 and 0).

This makes them useful for different purposes. For example, if you wanted to count something, you might use an int; but if you were keeping track of the state of a light switch, you'd likely use a boolean.

Kelsey Pope
Kelsey Pope
553 Points

Thank you for that description!

Jeffrey Graham
Jeffrey Graham
1,516 Points
Jeffrey Graham
Jeffrey Graham
1,516 Points

Ul get it I recommend trying some really really easy coding challenges. itll click for you.