Shizuko Navarro

In Java, the size of an int is always 32 bits (4 bytes), regardless of the underlying platform. This is one of Java's "write once, run anywhere" features - the data type sizes are standardized across all implementations.

• Range: -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647 (-2^31 to 2^31-1)
• Size: Exactly 4 bytes (32 bits)
• Default value: 0

This is different from languages like C/C++ where int size can vary by compiler and platform. Java's consistency makes it much easier to write portable code.

Other primitive types in Java: - byte: 1 byte (-128 to 127) - short: 2 bytes (-32,768 to 32,767) - long: 8 bytes (huge range) - float: 4 bytes - double: 8 bytes

The Java Language Specification officially defines these sizes if you need authoritative reference.

That's actually a really interesting observation about clock displays! You'll notice that most clocks in advertisements, store displays, and even smartphone default screens show 10:10. There are several theories about why this became the standard:

• Aesthetic appeal - The hands form a "smile" or "victory" shape that looks positive and welcoming
• Brand visibility - At 10:10, the hands don't cover the manufacturer's logo which is usually at the 12 o'clock position
• Historical significance - Some say it represents the time when Abraham Lincoln died or when nuclear tests were conducted, but these are likely myths
• Practical reasons - It simply looks balanced and pleasant to the eye

The practice started in the watch industry and spread to all types of clock displays. It's one of those marketing conventions that just stuck because it works!

Time and Date magazine has a great article exploring this phenomenon in more detail.