Are primitives in Java objects?

Primitives simply represent a value, like the number seven or the boolean value of false. They have no methods and no complementary properties. Also, you can’t do much with them other than inspect their value or perhaps change the value that they hold. But they are not, by any means, objects .30 Oca 2020

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What are primitives and objects?

Primitives are passed by value, i.e. a copy of the primitive itself is passed. Whereas for objects, the copy of the reference is passed, not the object itself . Primitives are independent data types, i.e. there does not exist a hierarchy/super class for them. Whereas every Object is descendent of class “Object”.

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Why are primitives not objects?

Since the primitive data types consume less memory and can be accessed faster , they are not objects. The equivalent Wrapper classes are also available in java like “Integer” “Short” etc. They can be used as objects if you want. However, the wrapper classes will be stored in Heap and they are slow.17 Mar 2012

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