Abdul Haq Mohammed
PRO
3 months ago
Abdulcountry asked

Why do we use int data type?

Kelish Rai
Expert
3 months ago
Kelish Rai answered

We use the int data type in C to store whole numbers, like 5, -2, or 1000.

In most programs, numbers come up a lot—whether it’s counting things, doing math, tracking scores, or working with menus and options—so having a way to store and work with integers is really useful.

Also, when you're just starting out, working with integers is simpler than other types like strings.

Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.

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