Java has eight primitive data types: byte, short, int, long, char, float, double, and boolean.
They are divided into two categories:
| Category | Data Types |
|---|---|
| boolean data type | boolean |
| numeric data type | byte, short, int, long, char, float, double |
The numeric data type can be further subdivided:
| Category | Data Types |
|---|---|
| integral types | byte, short, int, long, char |
| floating-point types | float, double |