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Difference Between literals and Constants

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‎2010 Dec 23 1:59 PM

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Can anyone find the difference between literals and constants ?

Can anyone find the difference between literals and constants ?

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‎2015 Jan 07 4:25 AM

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A literal is a value that is expressed as itself. For example, the number 25 or the string "Hello World" are both literals.

A constant is a data type that substitutes a literal. Constants are useful in situations where

  • a specific, unchanging value is to be used at various times in the program