On the JVM, `Int?` uses Java's `Integer` class?

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[Florian]

On the JVM, Int? uses Java's Integer class?

[diesieben07]

Correct

[Florian]

Thank you! And the actual numeric value is stored in the value field I assume

[diesieben07]

You shouldn't have to worry about, both Java and Kotlin have autoboxing.

[diesieben07]

You can use a boxed int just like an unboxed.

[Florian]

yea I just want to understand it on a theoretical level

[Florian]

Integer is like any other Java class with fields and methods?

[diesieben07]

Correct

[Florian]

thanks

[diesieben07]

It has a single field value which stores the int