Convert data types using casting and conversion techniques in C#
Take control of the data in your applications, knowing when to apply the correct technique to change data types as needed.
Learning objectives
Use the casting operator to cast a value into a different data type.
Use conversion methods to convert a value into a different data type.
Guard against the loss of data when performing a cast or conversion operation.
Use the TryParse() method to safely convert a string into a numeric data type.
Prerequisites
Experience using data types like string, int, decimal, float, and so on
Experience using arrays and the foreach iteration statement
Experience using string interpolation to combine variable and literal values for output
Experience using Visual Studio Code to develop, build, and run C# code