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Java Data Type

  • 10-06-2003 01:28PM
    #1
    flyz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 536 ✭✭✭


    Hi I need to store an 8 byte digit in a Java Data Type.
    Can someone tell me what type will do this?

    a long is only 4 bytes yes?


Comments

  • #2
    Zab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭Zab


    No, a long is eight bytes in Java.

    Zab.


  • #3
    davej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭davej


    A long is 64 bits in size.
    Also remember that all numeric types are signed.

    You may want to look at BigInteger or BigDecimal if you're looking for arbitrary precision.

    davej


  • #4
    flyz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 536 ✭✭✭flyz


    thanks!


  • #5
    Zab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭Zab


    Actually, a char is an unsigned 16-bit number, which can be very handy at times.

    Unsigned variables would probably be close to the top of my Java wishlist.


  • #6
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,173 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Originally posted by Zab
    Actually, a char is an unsigned 16-bit number, which can be very handy at times.

    Unsigned variables would probably be close to the top of my Java wishlist.

    Well, as you no doubt know, you can unsign them using the >>> (or is it <<<) operator.

    An unsigned kweyword would be nice tho :(


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