# Working With Data Types

Every Java variable has a data type that decides what it can hold (whole numbers, decimals, a single character, text, or true and false), and each type has its own way to write a literal value.

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

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