A data type is a specific kind of data, defined by the values it can contain and how those are accessed.
For example, an Integer is a Scalar data type that can hold a whole number and an Object is a data type that has named fields with their own data types and values.

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<p>A data type is a specific kind of data, defined by the values it can contain and how those are accessed.
For example, an <code>Integer</code> is a <code>Scalar</code> data type that can hold a whole number and an <code>Object</code> is a data type that has named fields with their own data types and values.</p>
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