Literal (computer programming)

In computer science, a literal is a notation for representing a fixed value in source code.

Description

Almost all programming languages have notations for atomic values such as integers, floating-point numbers, and strings, and usually for booleans and characters.

Some programming languages also have notations for elements of enumerated types and compound values such as arrays, records, and objects.

Anonymous function

An anonymous function is a literal for the function type.

Variables and constants

In contrast to literals, variables or constants are symbols that can take on one of a class of fixed values, the constant being constrained not to change.

See also

• Character literal
• Computer science
• Constant (computer programming)
• Function literal
• Here document – a file literal or stream literal
• Integer literal
• Source code
• String literal
• Variable (computer science)

External Links

• Literal (computer programming) @ Wikipedia