Confused about const

[Paul D. Anderson]

bearophile Wrote:

> Paul D. Anderson:
> >     S x = cast(S) a;
> >     S y = cast(S) b;
> 
> In Java (especially old Java) casts may be common, but in D they are something that has to be used with care, don't cast away things carelessly :-)
> 
> Bye,
> bearophile

I realize that casting is a last resort -- but it seemed to be the only thing that worked. That's what made me think I'm making some sort of fundamental mistake.

Paul