Representing letters as numbers in java -

Representing letters as numbers in java -

i wondering how represent letters integers in java. working on problem have find mid letter between 2 lettered word. example, take word 'go' , provide each letter assigned integer value find midpoint letter. can help me out or point me in right direction go solving on how midpoint letter between 2 letter word?

that simple

int = 'a'; int c = 'c'; char mid = (char) ((a + c) / 2); system.out.println(mid);

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