Understanding Data Types: The Building Blocks of Data

When we work with data whether in programming, analytics, or databases, it’s not enough to simply store information. We also need to understand the form that information takes. This is where data types come in.

Data types define the nature of a value: whether it's a number, text, date, list, or something else. They help computers understand how to store, process, and manipulate data efficiently.

In this post, we’ll explore what data types are, why they matter, and the most common types used in data science, programming, and databases.