Minor extension to cast syntax

[Bruce Adams]

Gregor Richards Wrote:

> Gregor Richards wrote:
> >> There is that idea in language design that if it can be done as a 
> >> function it should be unless there is a good reason not to.
> > 
> > In highly dynamic languages where performance isn't a primary objective, 
> > yes. Dynamic arrays, anyone?
> > 
> 
> I should also mention, while I'm at it, that this can NOT be done as a 
> function.
> 
>   - Gregor Richards

It could if your language was dynamic enough to support types as first class objects so that no meta syntax was required. :)