C# int (Integer)
The int
data type in C# is used to store whole numbers, both positive and negative, without decimal points. It is one of the most commonly used types for representing integers in a range from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647.
Key Concepts
- The
int
type is a 32-bit signed integer. - It is used for counting and basic calculations where no decimal precision is required.
- Examples include counting items, looping, and arithmetic operations.
Example of Using an int
Code Example
// Declare an integer variable
int myNumber = 100;
// Output the integer to the console
Console.WriteLine(myNumber);
Output:
100
Code Explanation: The int
variable myNumber
is initialized with the value 100
. It is printed using the Console.WriteLine()
method, which outputs the integer value.
Output Explanation: The integer 100
is displayed because it was assigned to the variable myNumber
and output to the console.