What are implicit and explicit coercion in programming?

Can you explain the difference between implicit and explicit coercion in programming?

Sure! Implicit coercion is when a value is automatically converted to another type by the language, while explicit coercion is when the programmer manually converts a value.

Can you give me an example of implicit coercion?

Absolutely! In JavaScript, if you add a number and a string, like 5 + '5', the number is implicitly converted to a string, resulting in '55'.

What about explicit coercion? Can you show me an example?

Certainly! In JavaScript, you can explicitly convert a string to a number using the Number() function, like Number('5') which results in 5.

Are there any potential issues with coercion?

Yes, coercion can lead to unexpected results, especially with implicit coercion, so it's important to be aware of how your programming language handles it.