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Please note that Tables cannot be exported at[ bot export](/navigation/settings/import-export.md) yet.
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## **Integer**
An integer (`int`) is a data type used to store whole numbers (both positive and negative) without decimals.
**Use cases**: It is commonly used for counting or indexing purposes, such as storing the quantity of items, age, or any other countable measure.
## **Boolean**
A boolean (`bool`) is a binary data type that can hold one of two possible values: **`true`** or **`false`**.
**Use cases**: It is ideal for storing simple flags or status information, such as whether an account is active or if a user has accepted terms and conditions.
## Timestamp
A timestamp is a data type used to store date and time information. It can include both the date and the time of day, and it is often stored with time zone information.
**Use cases:** It is commonly used for recording events, such as creation or modification times of records, logging user activities, or scheduling tasks.
## **Text**
The text (`text`) data type is used for storing any kind of textual data, potentially of unlimited length.
**Use cases**: Perfect for storing names, descriptions, or even whole articles. It accommodates characters, including letters, numbers, symbols, and spaces.
## **UUID**
A Universally Unique Identifier (`uuid`) is a 128-bit number used to uniquely identify information in computer systems.
**Use cases**: Its primary use is in databases as a unique identifier for each record, ensuring that each entry is distinct, even across different databases or tables.
## **Numeric**
Numeric (`numeric`) is a data type that stores numbers with a lot of precision. It can handle numbers with a large number of digits before and after the decimal point.
**Use cases**: It is used for storing exact values, such as financial data (e.g., prices, costs), scientific measurements, or any other field where precision is crucial.
## **JSONB (JSON Binary)**
JSONB (`jsonb`) is a format for storing JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data in a binary format.
**Use cases**: This type is useful for storing and querying structured, but schema-less data. It's ideal for flexible or evolving data models, such as user profiles, configurations, or any scenario where the data structure may vary or expand over time.
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Looking for a quick and easy bot template to play with Tables? The [Gym bot](/start-quickly/bot-templates/gym.md) is a representative use case.
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