Types

Java is a statically typed language, meaning type checking occurs at compile time, preventing compilation if there are errors in the code. It consists of two main types: primitive types (such as int, boolean, char, etc.) and reference types (including class types, interface types, type variables, and arrays). Primitive types are predefined and do not share state, while arrays are treated as objects in Java, inheriting from the Object class. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective programming in Java.