Byte versus Double | Applicable examples

alt_marsan

Hi there!

Can you explain the difference and when to use 'Byte' versus 'Double' when assigning numeric data types.

Double seems to be the default in most examples I've seen. However, in some instances 'Byte' could be applicable.

Thank you!

alt_marsan

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IraWatt

Hey @alt_marsan,

Ideally you want to choose a the smallest data type which contains your data. This is so that it takes up less memory. Doubles (Data Types | Alteryx Help) take up  more memory then a byte as it has (15 digits of precision) where as a byte can only take values ranging from 0-255 so takes up less space.