Implicit Type Casting Examples
Implicit type casting happens automatically by the programming language. It converts a value from one type to another without any explicit instruction from the programmer. Here are some examples:
Integer to Floating Point:
Python3
int_num = 5 float_num = int_num # Implicitly converts int to float |
Smaller Data Type to Larger Data Type:
Java
int num = 10 ; double result = num; // Implicitly converts int to double |
Character to Integer:
C
char letter = 'A' ; int ascii_value = letter; // Implicitly converts char to int |
Boolean to Integer:
C++
bool flag = true ; int num = flag; // Implicitly converts bool to int |
Implicit and Explicit type casting
In programming, type casting is a way to convert data from one type to another. Implicit type casting happens automatically, while explicit type casting requires manual intervention. This article explores the differences between implicit and explicit type casting, their uses, benefits, and considerations in programming.
Table of Content
- What is Type Casting?
- Implicit Type Casting
- Explicit Type Casting
- Implicit Type Casting Syntax
- Explicit Type Casting Syntax
- Implicit Type Casting Examples
- Explicit Type Casting Examples
- Best Practices for Type Casting