# Converting between Data Types

Java converts a smaller number type to a larger one for you; anything else you convert yourself, with a cast for numbers or a parse method such as Integer.parseInt for text.

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- Category: Java
- Level: Apprentice
- Tags: java
- Updated: November 3, 2026

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