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The unsigned Keyword
The unsigned keyword is a type qualifier that can be applied to integer types (char, int, short, long). It tells the compiler that the variable will only hold non-negative values. This doubles the maximum positive value the variable can store compared to its signed counterpart.
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unsigned int positiveValue = 500;// unsigned int errorValue = -5; // This would cause unexpected behavior
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unsigned int positiveValue = 500;
Declares an integer that can only store zero or positive numbers.