
From Bits to Integers: The Journey of Numbers in Computers
Understanding how computers handle integers is foundational to computer science and software development. In this post, we’ll explore how integers are stored, represented, and manipulated in binary systems. What Are Integer Data Types? Integers are whole numbers (no fractions) that can be positive, negative, or zero. In programming, they’re categorized into two types: Unsigned Integers: Non-negative values (0, 1, 2, …) Signed Integers: Positive, negative, and zero These values are stored as binary sequences (0s and 1s), where longer bit sequences allow larger numbers to be represented. ...