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Java is a high-level, object-oriented, platform-independent programming language used to build software applications. It was developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995 and is now maintained by Oracle.
Why Java is Popular
Platform Independent
Java follows the rule:
“Write Once, Run Anywhere”
A Java program can run on Windows, Linux, macOS, etc., without changes.
Object-Oriented
Java is based on concepts like:
Class
Object
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Encapsulation
This makes programs reusable, modular, and easy to maintain.
Secure
Java has:
No direct memory access
Bytecode verification
Automatic garbage collection
Robust & Reliable
Strong memory management
Exception handling
Less chances of crashes
JDK vs JVM VS JRE
JDK is a complete kit for Java developers. (JDK = JRE, Javac or Java Compiler, Development & Debugger) JVM is a virtual machine that runs Java programs. Using JVM Executes Java bytecode (.class files), Converts bytecode into machine code, Makes Java platform-independent, Manages memory and garbage collection and JRE provides the environment required to run Java applications. (JRE = JVM + Libraries)
Variables
Java Literals
Literals are fixed values assigned directly to variables in Java. They represent constant data.
1. Integer Literals
Whole numbers without decimal point.
Type
Syntax / Example
Notes
Decimal
int a = 10;
Normal integer
Octal
int b = 012;
Starts with 0, decimal 10
Hexadecimal
int c = 0xA;
Starts with 0x, decimal 10
Binary
int d = 0b1010;
Starts with 0b, decimal 10
Long
long l = 100000L;
Use L or l
Readable
int p = 1_000_000;
_ allowed for readability
2. Floating-Point Literals
Numbers with decimal point.
Type
Syntax / Example
Notes
Float
float f = 10.5f;
Use f or F
Double
double d = 20.75;
Default type for decimals
Scientific
double e = 1.2e3;
1200 in decimal
3. Character Literals
Single character enclosed in single quotes.
Example
Notes
'A'
Single English letter
'9'
Digit as character
'#'
Symbol
'\u0041'
Unicode character (A)
'\n'
Escape sequence (new line)
'\t'
Escape sequence (tab)
'\''
Single quote character
4. String Literals
Sequence of characters enclosed in double quotes.
Example
Notes
"Hello"
Text
"Sujit Kumar Singh"
Multiple words
"Line1\nLine2"
Escape sequences supported
5. Boolean Literals
Represents true or false values.
Example
Notes
true
Boolean true value
false
Boolean false value
6. Null Literal
Represents no object reference.
Example
Notes
String str = null;
Only for reference types, not primitive
Notes
Integer types: byte, short, int, long
Floating types: float, double
Characters: Single quotes ' '
Strings: Double quotes " "
Boolean: true or false
Null: For reference variables only
Java supports underscore _ in numeric literals for readability
Data Type
Premitive Data Type
Data Type
Description
Size (Fixed)
Example
Type
byte
Very small integer
1 byte
byte a = 10;
Integer (Integral)
short
Small integer
2 bytes
short b = 100;
Integer (Integral)
int
Integer value (whole numbers)
4 bytes
int c = 1000;
Integer (Integral)
long
Large integer
8 bytes
long d = 100000L;
Integer (Integral)
float
Single-precision decimal number
4 bytes
float e = 3.14f;
Floating-Point
double
Double-precision decimal number
8 bytes
double f = 3.14159;
Floating-Point
char
Single Unicode character
2 bytes
char g = 'A';
Character Type
boolean
True or false
1 byte*
boolean h = true;
Boolean
Example
int age = 20;
boolean isRealAge = true;
float myMarks = 70.0f;
double myHeight = 5.7;
String name = "Sujit Kumar Singh";
byte level = 3; (Use when Memory very limited)
short year = 2025; (Use when memory need are small but larger than byte)
long population = 140000000L; (Use only when large value needs to be store)
char myChar = 'S'; (It is use in single single quotes with single character)
Non Premitive Data Type
Data Type
Description
Size
Example
Type
String
Sequence of characters (String class)
Depends
String a = "Hello";
Text / Reference
Array
Collection of elements of same data type
Depends
int[] b = {1, 2, 3};
Collection
Class
Blueprint for creating objects
Depends
class Student { }
User-Defined Type
Object
Parent class of all Java classes
Depends
Object obj = new Object();
Universal Reference
Interface
Blueprint with abstract methods
Depends
interface Shape { }
Abstract Type
Enum
Set of named constants
Depends
enum Day { MON, TUE };
Special Class
Java Literals – Table Reference
Literals are fixed values assigned directly to variables in Java. They represent constant data.
Literal Type
Example Syntax
Notes / Output
Integer (Decimal)
int a = 10;
Normal integer
Integer (Octal)
int b = 012;
Starts with 0, decimal 10
Integer (Hexadecimal)
int c = 0xA;
Starts with 0x, decimal 10
Integer (Binary)
int d = 0b1010;
Starts with 0b, decimal 10
Long
long l = 10000000000L;
Use L or l for long values
Readable Integer
int r = 1_000_000;
_ can be used for readability
Float
float f = 10.5f;
Use f or F
Double
double d1 = 20.75;
Default type for decimals
Scientific (Double)
double d2 = 1.2e3;
1.2 × 10³ = 1200
Char
char ch = 'A';
Single character, uses single quotes
Unicode Char
char ch = '\u0041';
Unicode character
String
String name = "Sujit";
Sequence of characters
Boolean
boolean isJavaFun = true;
Only true or false
Null
String str = null;
Represents no reference
Escape in String
String msg = "Hello\nJava";
Supports escape sequences like \n, \t
🔹 Quick Tips
Integer types: byte, short, int, long
Floating types: float, double
Char vs String: 'A' → char, "A" → String
Boolean literals are only true or false.
Null literal can be assigned only to reference types.
Java Escape Sequences – Table Reference
Escape sequences in Java are special characters preceded by a backslash \, used in strings and char literals.
Escape Sequence
Meaning / Usage
Example Code
Output Example
\n
New line
System.out.println("Hello\nJava");
Hello Java
\t
Horizontal tab
System.out.println("A\tB\tC");
A B C
\\
Backslash
System.out.println("C:\\Users");
C:\Users
\'
Single quote
char ch = '\'';
'
\"
Double quote
System.out.println("He said \"Hi\"");
He said "Hi"
\r
Carriage return (cursor to line start)
System.out.println("12345\rAB");
AB345
\b
Backspace (removes previous char)
System.out.println("Helloo\b!");
Hell!
\f
Form feed (page break, mostly printing)
System.out.println("Hello\fWorld");
(depends on printer)
\uXXXX
Unicode character
char ch = '\u0041';
A
🔹 Quick Tips
Escape sequences work only in char or string literals.
Always use double backslash \\ for printing a backslash.
\b and \r may behave differently in console vs files.
Unicode \uXXXX can represent any Unicode character.