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Primitive
In the computer programming industry, primitive is a term used to describe a fundamental data type or code that can be used to build more complex software programs or interfaces. For instance, Java, a computer programming language, is made up of less complex data types such as Boolean, a primitive data type.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Primitive
Since primitive types are the building blocks of programming language, they are an essential part of the computer and mobile application development process. Tech startups that design and develop desktop and mobile applications combine various primitives to create more complex operations such as computer functions, methods, and procedures.
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