Data Types

Every single datum is associated with a data type that specifies the type of value that a datum can hold. Different data types allow for different operations we can perform on the data, and they also determine the type and amount of storage that is allocated for the data. Data types are important because they ensure data is stored and processed correctly in a program.

Data types in Altair

Altair supports the following data types:

• Nominal: This is data that can be divided into distinct ...