C style cast vs C++ style cast in C++

conclusion

USE C++ STYLE CAST

    ⭕️ static_cast<float>(_value) 
    ❌ (float)_value

reasons

1. C++ style cast can be check in compile time.
2. C++ style cast is more spotted easily!

reference

What is the difference between static_cast<> and C style casting?

Oct 22 '09 Comments: 1 Answers: 7

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Is there any reason to prefer static_cast<> over C style casting? Are they equivalent? Is there any sort of speed difference?

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