CODEWITHSUNDEEP
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w0051977
w0051977

Reputation: 15787

Is it always important to cast explicitly?

For example please see the code below:

Public sub routine1(byval strParam as string)

End sub

Public sub routine2()

    Dim intTest As Integer
    intTest = 1
    routine1(intTest)

End sub

Is it bad practice to rely on an implicit cast like in the above or is it important to always use an explicit cast. An explicit cast in the code above seems to be a waste to me.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 47

Answers (1)

Ry-
Ry-

Reputation: 224857

Leaving Option Strict on is generally considered good practice in VB.NET, because it can catch a lot of mistakes (and most people have it on anyways, so you may as well for compatibility). This code won’t work under Option Strict, so you should use ToString(), yes.

Upvotes: 3

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