Learning: Datatype

Learning

A datatype is the smallest unit of storage. It’s similar to a field in a database table. eZ publish comes with a standard set of datatypes that provide the majority of content storage needs eg. text line, text block, date, image, file, email. The following table shows the most commonly used datatypes.

Text line	A single line of unformatted text
Text block	Multiple lines of unformatted text
XML block	Multiple lines of formatted text
Integer	Handles an integer number
Float	Handles a decimal number

You can however, create your own custom datatypes if your needs aren’t covered by what eZ publish provide by default.