If a software application needs to count the number of times a specific button is pressed, which data type should be chosen to store this count accurately?
The 'int' data type should be chosen because it is specifically designed to store whole numbers and perfect for countable items such as button presses. 'float' is typically used for numbers that have a fractional part, which isn't needed here. 'char' is intended for single characters and 'string' for sequences of characters; neither is suitable for arithmetic operations typically performed on counts.
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What are data types in programming?
Why is 'int' preferred over 'float' for counting button presses?
What happens if I use an incorrect data type for counting, like 'char' or 'string'?
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