What Is the Difference Between an Integer and a Float

Integers are whole numbers, while floats are numbers that can have decimal points. Integers can be positive, negative, or zero.

Example: 5, -12, 0, 1000

Float: Represents real numbers that may have fractional (decimal) parts. Floats are used for numbers that require precision beyond whole numbers.

Example: 3.14, -0.001, 2.0, 3.14159