Java
A pattern cast is a programming technique that involves converting an object into a specific type or format based on its characteristics or structure. This is often used in object-oriented programming, where a base class object can be cast to a derived class type if it is of that type. Pattern casting helps in implementing polymorphism, allowing methods to behave differently based on the actual object type at runtime. It is commonly associated with languages that support strong typing and type checking, like C# and
Java.
