Data types are foundational to programming. They allow computers to understand what kind of data they’re working with, how to store it, and how to process it. For programmers, understanding data types is like understanding how different pieces in chess move.

If programming is like a game of chess, then data types are like the pieces on your chessboard. In chess, you have:

• The Bishop, which moves diagonally.
• The Rook, which moves straight.
• The Knight, which moves in an L-shape.

You need to understand how these pieces move in order to play a game of chess. Similarly, in programming, if you want to write code, you must understand how different data types work.

When you’ve been playing chess for a long time, you’ll start to realize that different pieces have different advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the situation, one piece may be more important or valuable than another. The same principle applies to programming.

When you’ve been programming for a while and truly understand data types, you’ll start to notice that depending on the situation and what you’re trying to implement, some data types are better suited for specific tasks than others.

For example, can you guess the best data type to use for representing money in your program? It’s actually counterintuitive…

In this video, I’ll explain in depth:
✅ What data types are
✅ Why they matter
✅ A demo at the end with two programs on how to use data types

Thank you for watching, and happy coding! 💻🧡
-Henrik