Static vs Dynamic Typing

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There are 2 separate concepts to understand:

1. Strong vs Weak - Can variables change type?
   • Strong says no.
   • Weak says yes.
2. Static vs Dynamic - When do we check variable type?
   • Static checks at compile time.
   • Dynamic checks at runtime.

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