What is explicit coercion?

Can you explain what explicit coercion is in programming?

Sure! Explicit coercion is when a programmer intentionally converts a value from one type to another, like from a string to a number.

Can you give me an example of explicit coercion?

Of course! For instance, in JavaScript, you can use the Number() function to convert a string to a number: Number('123') results in 123.

How is it different from implicit coercion?

Implicit coercion happens automatically by the language, like when you add a number and a string, and the number is converted to a string.

Why is understanding coercion important in programming?

Understanding coercion helps prevent bugs and ensures that your code behaves as expected, especially when dealing with different data types.