Casting in Java involves converting one data type to another, essential in polymorphism. This tutorial compares the cast operator and Class.cast() through an example using a hierarchy of video game characters. Both methods have their pros and cons in terms of readability, simplicity, type safety, performance, code maintenance, and flexibility. The choice between them depends on use case and context.
Table of contents
1. Introduction2. Define Our Use Case3. Define Model Classes4. The c ast Operator5. The Class.cast() Method6. Class.cast() vs cast Operator7. ConclusionSort: