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Video Description
Master the fundamental building blocks of C#! Every piece of data has a type, and understanding types is crucial.
What you'll learn:
- What variables are (named storage locations)
- Declaring variables with types
- Common built-in types (string, int, double, bool, DateTime)
- Choosing the right type (decimal for money!)
- Type inference with 'var'
- Constants with 'const'
- Preview of value vs reference types
- Nullable types with ?
- Type conversion and casting
Key insight: C# is strongly typed - this catches errors before your program runs!
Common types covered:
- Text: string, char
- Numbers: int, double, decimal
- Logic: bool
- Dates: DateTime
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Chapters
- 0:00 Variables and Types in C#
- 0:01 www.benday.com
- 0:26 What Is a Variable?
- 0:43 Declaring Variables
- 0:55 Common Built-in Types
- 1:20 Choosing the Right Type
- 1:31 Type Inference with 'var'
- 1:42 Constants - Values That Never Change
- 1:53 The Big Secret: Value vs Reference
- 2:08 Value Types
- 2:35 Reference Types
- 3:02 Value vs Reference in Action
- 3:15 Nullable Types
- 3:24 Type Conversion
- 3:34 Common Type-Related Mistakes
- 3:56 Key Takeaways
- 4:18 Next: Deep Dive into Value vs Reference
Video Info
- Duration: 4:34
- Published: October 09, 2025
