Question

Java Homework Question

What is Primitive Casting in Java programming language?

Explanation MUST be at LEAST a paragraph long. Post Programming Examples.

Answer 1

Primitive Casting means converting one primitive type of data to other primitive type data.

There are 2 types of primitive type casting
1. Widening
2. Narrowing

Example:
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1. Widening: conversion from a primitive that is simpler or smaller than the destination type
float f = 123.45778;
double d = f;


2. Narrowing: conversion from a primitive that is larger than the destination type
double d = 123456.789;
float f = (float) d;