Ganzzahltyps

Ganzzahltyps, often translated as integer types, are fundamental data types in computer programming used to represent whole numbers. These types do not include any fractional or decimal components. The specific range of values an integer type can hold depends on its size, which is typically measured in bits. Common integer types include signed integers, which can represent both positive and negative whole numbers, and unsigned integers, which can only represent non-negative whole numbers. The most basic integer type is often referred to as `int`.

The size of an integer type directly impacts the range of values it can store. For instance, an 8-bit integer can represent values from -128 to 127 (signed) or 0 to 255 (unsigned). Larger sizes, such as 16-bit, 32-bit, or 64-bit integers, allow for a much wider range of values. When a calculation results in a value outside the representable range of an integer type, it leads to a phenomenon called integer overflow or underflow, which can produce unexpected and incorrect results. Programmers must choose the appropriate integer type based on the expected magnitude of the numbers they will be working with to avoid such issues and ensure accurate computations.