C# Type Casting
C# Type Casting
Type casting in C# is the process of converting one data type into another. It is commonly used when working with different data types in calculations, input, or output.
🔹 Types of Type Casting in C#
There are two main types:
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Implicit Casting
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Explicit Casting
🔹 1. Implicit Casting (Automatic)
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Done automatically by the compiler
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Converts smaller type → larger type
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No data loss
🔹 2. Explicit Casting (Manual)
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Done manually by the programmer
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Converts larger type → smaller type
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Possible data loss
🔹 Type Casting Using Built-in Methods
✔ Convert Class
✔ Parse Method
✔ TryParse Method (Recommended)
Prevents runtime errors.
🔹 Type Casting with User Input
🔹 Casting Between Numeric Types
🔹 Casting Object Type
🔹 Boxing and Unboxing
Boxing (Value → Object)
Unboxing (Object → Value)
🔹 Summary
✔ Implicit casting is automatic and safe
✔ Explicit casting needs manual conversion
✔ Convert, Parse, TryParse are commonly used
✔ TryParse is safest for user input
✔ Boxing & unboxing handle value/object types
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