2.1. Standard Types

In this section, we explore the core types used for representing data in binary formats. Caterpillar provides a range of standard types to handle integers, floating-point numbers, and special primitives. Whether you’re dealing with simple unsigned integers or more complex floating-point values, these types are essential for defining the fields in your structs and ensuring accurate data packing and unpacking.

Standard Types

• 2.1.1. Numeric Types
  • 2.1.1.1. Integer Types
  • 2.1.1.2. Floating Point Types
  • 2.1.1.3. Special Primitives
  • 2.1.1.4. Python vs. Caterpillar C Syntax
  • 2.1.1.5. Custom-sized Integers
  • 2.1.1.6. Variable-sized Integer
• 2.1.2. Enumerations
• 2.1.3. Arrays / Lists