I don’t understand why we write (int) doubleValue when we're already assigning it to an int. Isn’t that repeating the same thing twice?

Hi Harkirat,

Great question — it’s something many learners wonder about.

When you write:

int intValue = (int) doubleValue;

the part (int) is called explicit type casting. You're telling the compiler clearly: "Yes, I know doubleValue is a double, and I want to convert it to an integer."

Even though you're storing the result in an int, if you skip the cast:

int intValue = doubleValue;

C will do an implicit conversion — it still works, but the compiler may give you a warning, especially if there’s a chance of losing data (like dropping decimal points).

Using (int) makes your intention clear and avoids confusion. It’s also a good habit when converting between types, especially when precision matters.

If you have more questions, I am here to help.