I’m trying to understand the different types, but it isn’t completely clear. As far as I understand, primitive types are those that contain one actual value. So are all concrete types, that aren’t containers, primitive types? Did I simplify it too much? As for composite types, are they exclusively…

Understanding Primitive and Composite Types

raman_kumar December 12, 2025, 11:51pm 6

Yes, It is difficult to understand by beginners. Earlier I also have raised issue Julia Type system manual confusions.

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