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A C-style cast is equivalent to try casting in the following order: 1. const_cast(...) 2. static_cast(...) 3. const_cast(static_cast(...)) 4. reinterpret_cast(...) 5. const_cast(reinterpret_cast(...)) By using static_cast<T>(...) explicitly we avoid the possibility of an unintentional and dangerous reinterpret_cast. Furthermore static_cast<T>(...) allows for easier grepping of casts.