Java Varibles and Identifiers
Variables in Java Definition: A variable is a named memory location used to store data. Its value can change during program execution. Types of Variables in Java: ( 1) Local Variables:- Declared inside methods/blocks. Must be initialized before use. Syntax: datatype variableName; Example: (2) Instance Variables:- Declared inside a class but outside methods. Each object has its own copy. Syntax: class ClassName { datatype variableName ; } Example: (3) Static Variables:- Declared using static keyword. Shared among all objects. Syntax: static datatype variableName; Example: Identifiers in Java Definition: Identifiers are the names given to variables, methods, classes, and objects . Rules for Identifie rs: Must begin with a letter, underscore (_), or dollar ($) Cannot start with a digit Cannot be a keyword (e.g., int, class) Can contain letters, digits, _ , $ Java is case-sensitive Syntax:- datatype identifierName; Example:-