of evaluating <a href="#Constant_expressions">constant
expressions</a>.
</p>


<h2 id="Variables">Variables</h2>

<p>
A variable is a storage location for holding a <i>value</i>.
The set of permissible values is determined by the
variable's <i><a href="#Types">type</a></i>.
</p>

<p>
A <a href="#Variable_declarations">variable declaration</a>