What is static typing

Static typing is a feature of programming languages where the type of a variable is known at compile time rather than at runtime. This means that the type of a variable is explicitly declared when the variable is created, and type checks are performed by the compiler before the code is run. This can help catch type-related errors early in the development process, improving code reliability and performance.

In static typing, you typically define variable types, such as integers, strings, booleans, etc., which provides better clarity and safety in code. Popular statically typed languages include Java, C++, and PHP (with type declarations).

&lt?php function addNumbers(int $a, int $b): int { return $a + $b; } $result = addNumbers(5, 10); echo $result; // Outputs: 15 ?>

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