DataTypes

Tutorial

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DataTypes

Learn the important differences between Value and Reference data types, in order to better understand how variables work.

This tutorial is included in the Beginner Scripting project.

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1. Data Types

DatatypeScript

using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections;

public class DatatypeScript : MonoBehaviour 
{
    void Start () 
    {
        //Value type variable
        Vector3 pos = transform.position;
        pos = new Vector3(0, 2, 0);
        
        //Reference type variable
        Transform tran = transform;
        tran.position = new Vector3(0, 2, 0);
    }
}

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