key term - Static Typing

Definition

Static typing is a programming language feature that requires variables to be declared with their data types before they can be used. It helps catch errors at compile-time by enforcing type compatibility.

Related terms

Dynamic Typing: In contrast to static typing, dynamic typing allows variables to hold values of different types during runtime.

Type Inference: Type inference is a feature in some programming languages where the compiler automatically determines the data type of a variable based on its assigned value.

Strong Typing: Strong typing refers to a programming language's ability to prevent operations between incompatible data types, ensuring type safety.