What is Static Typing?
It is a rule that the types of data in the program are precisely determined at the writing stage before the code is run.
Overview
In static typed languages, when you create a variable, you must first specify whether it is a number or text. The computer checks these definitions before executing the code. If you try to type text where a number is expected, the program will give you an error before it even runs.
How it works
Types are assigned to variables while writing code. The compiler checks these assignments. This method significantly reduces the risk of making mistakes in large projects.
Where it is used
It is used in languages such as Java, C++, Rust and TypeScript.
Commonly confused with
It is confused with dynamically typed languages (such as Python); In dynamic languages, types are determined while the code is running.
Frequently asked questions
Are static typed languages harder?
It requires you to write a little more code in the beginning, but it is safer in the long run because it catches errors much earlier in large projects.
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