When should a type cast not be used?
A type cast should not be used to override a const or volatile declaration. Overriding these type modifiers
can cause the program to fail to run correctly.
A type cast should not be used to turn a pointer to one type of structure or data type into another. In the
rare events in which this action is beneficial, using a union to hold the values makes the programmer’s
intentions clearer.
Cross Reference:
II.6: When should the volatile modifier be used?
II.8: When should the const modifier be used?
A type cast should not be used to override a const or volatile declaration. Overriding these type modifiers
can cause the program to fail to run correctly.
A type cast should not be used to turn a pointer to one type of structure or data type into another. In the
rare events in which this action is beneficial, using a union to hold the values makes the programmer’s
intentions clearer.
Cross Reference:
II.6: When should the volatile modifier be used?
II.8: When should the const modifier be used?
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