.. _data_type_guides:

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Data Types
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Data types define the type of data that a column can hold in a table. They ensure that data is handled accurately and efficiently. Common data types include integers, decimals, characters, and dates. For example, an ``INT`` data type is used for whole numbers, ``TEXT`` for variable-length character strings, and ``DATE`` for date values.

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1
   :glob:

   supported_data_types
   converting_and_casting_types
   supported_casts