What does "strongly typed" mean in programming?
strongly typed is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A language is strongly typed when it enforces strict rules about how types interact — it will not silently convert between incompatible types. A strongly typed language raises an error if you try to add a string to an integer. Note: this is independent of static vs dynamic typing. Python is dynamically typed but strongly typed.
Example
"Python is strongly typed, so adding a string to an integer raises a TypeError instead of silently converting one."
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