19.8.3. Why Not Use C-Style Casts?

19.8.3. Why Not Use C-Style Casts?
	19.8. Safer Typecasting Using ANSI C++ Typecasts

[ fromfile: types.xml id: whynotC-style ]

        Apple apple;
        Orange* orangeP;
        // other processing steps ...
        orangeP = (Orange*) &apple;
        orangeP->peel();

Errors caused by such a cast can be difficult to understand and correct.
If a system-dependent cast is necessary, it is preferable to use reinterpret_cast over a C-style cast
when troubles arise, it will be easier to spot the likely source of those troubles in the source.

	Note
	ANSI typecasts are preferred over the old style casts. They are safer. They are easy to locate in code if modifications are required. They clearly convey the intention of the programmer. They clearly distinguish between portable and nonportable casts.


19.8.2. `reinterpret_cast`		19.8.4. More About `explicit` Conversion Constructors