data type
1 ResultsDictionary
data type
A category of data. The broadest data types are alphanumeric and numeric. Programming languages allow for the creation of several data types, such as integer (whole numbers), floating point,...
Dictionary
Definition: data type
A category of data. The broadest data types are alphanumeric and numeric. Programming languages allow for the creation of several data types, such as integer (whole numbers), floating point, date, string (text), logical (true/false) and binary.
When data are assigned a type in a programming language, they cannot be treated like another type under normal circumstances. For example, alphanumeric data cannot be added and subtracted, and individual digits within a numeric value cannot be compared or computed. Date types can only contain valid calendar days, months and years.
THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY
All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.
© 1981-2010 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved.
Sponsored White Papers, Webcasts & Resources
-
Stop Losing Performance to File Fragmentation
The best defragmenter only goes to work after system resources have been used to fragment files. You can never recoup that wasted performance. Try Diskeeper 2010 Pro edition free for 30 days and...
-
Microsoft Patent app describes multimedia note-taking for Windows Mobile devices
In a newly published Microsoft Patent application entitled User experience for mobile multimedia notetaking, a way is described that would enable users who are watching video on a Windows...
Additional Results
-
HP introduces the Net-Zero Datacenter
HP Labs research into the Net-Zero Energy Datacenter has implications for more efficient management and operation of existing datacenters.
-
Where's Hadoop for Microsoft's Windows Server?
Microsoft and Hortonworks' implementation of the Hadoop big-data framework for Azure is in the midst of testing. But where's the promised Windows Server implementation?
-
Torti Gallas a Cisco and NetApp Customer Profile
Torti Gallas says that overhauling your IT infrastructure doesn't need to be a big ordeal. Technologies from Cisco, NetApp and VMware were a foundation the company is using to support its growth.
-
Big Data in NYC is all business, and that's a good thing
At the NYC Data Business Meetup, constituencies congregate to foster Big Data, beyond its mere technology.
-
Sweet irony: EU imposes cookie law, ignores own rules
You would think an executive body of 27 member states that dictates part of their respective laws would adhere to its own? Think again.
-
Cloud Computing: Is it right for you?
How do you know if cloud computing makes sense for your organization? And if it makes sense for your organization what sort of services should you buy into? Here are the questions to ask.
-
Anonymous hacks Reliance's Internet filtering server
Screenshot claims Reliance Communication's website filtering and blocking server has been hacked by Anonymous to block other websites.
-
Government caught exaggerating IT reform progress
Be it a matter of perspective or different terminology, the Federal Government's IT reform plan is not meeting its expectations.
-
BI for the little guy: Xambrosius courts small business
Michigan startup GPS Software says its new business intelligence tool suite will enchant small businesses.
-
Quiterian, Wipro partner on customer analytics
Quiterian brings its predictive analytics software to Indian IT giant Wipro's business customers.
-
Cloud inefficiency - Bad habits are hard to break
Cloud can save you a lot of money - if you use it effectively. But cloud users have developed bad habits which are leading to inefficiencies, blogs James Staten.
-
Disaster recovery needs leading SMBs to cloud
At least one-third of small businesses in a Symantec study pointed to data backup as a big consideration for their move to the cloud, echoing other research.
-
Don't forget the guys in the networking trenches...
Portable network analysis tools are still an important part of datacenter operations.
-
Box steps up IT admin features, launches enterprise license agreements
Box has focused on its user interface with its recent updates, but now is focusing on the other side of the equation---technology management.
-
With new R&D center, Pitney Bowes doubles down on India
Pitney Bowes opens a second Indian R&D center, this time to attract the software product development community in Pune.
-
Applying audience analytics for a smarter Hollywood
Now that everybody is virtually shouting their likes, dislikes, needs, wants, and desires over the Internet, can and will Hollywood listen to the audiences directly?
-
The classic, modern Withings Body Scale up close (pictures)
Able to capture weight and other body data for storage online, the smart-looking Withings Body Scale is a bathroom scale with brains.
-
Zendesk combines support, sales data with Microsoft Dynamics
Zendesk teams with Microsoft Dynamics to create a one-stop shop for customer service and sales data for businesses.
-
Open source driving cloud, big data, mobile, survey finds
Open source continues to make big strides, and leads in key growth segments including cloud, big data, mobile applications and enterprise mobility, according to a survey published yesterday. At...
The best of ZDNet, delivered
ZDNet Newsletters
Get the best of ZDNet delivered straight to your inbox
Vendor Showcase
