What is the difference between static and dynamic typing?

Can you explain the difference between static and dynamic typing?

Sure! Static typing means that variable types are known at compile time, while dynamic typing means types are determined at runtime.

Can you give me an example of each?

Of course! In Java (static typing), you declare a variable type like int x = 5;. In Python (dynamic typing), you can just write x = 5 without specifying the type.

What are the advantages of static typing?

Static typing can catch type errors at compile time, which can lead to fewer runtime errors and better performance.

And what about dynamic typing?

Dynamic typing offers more flexibility and faster prototyping since you don't need to declare types explicitly.