This study notes covers Deep Dive: Type Casting within Data Types for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Data Types in Programming for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 10 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 6 of 8 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 6 of 8
Practice
15 questions
Recall
10 flashcards
Deep Dive: Type Casting
Converting between types:
int("42")→ 42 (string to integer)str(42)→ "42" (integer to string)float("3.14")→ 3.14 (string to real)int(3.9)→ 3 (real to integer, truncates)
Why cast? You can't add "5" + 3 (string + integer). You need: int("5") + 3 = 8