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Safe cast with 'return' should be replaced with 'if' type check

Last modified: 03 December 2024

Reports safe cast with return that can be replaced with if type check.

Using corresponding functions makes your code simpler.

The quick-fix replaces the safe cast with if type check.

Example:

fun test(x: Any) {
    x as? String ?: return
}

After the quick-fix is applied:

fun test(x: Any) {
    if (x !is String) return
}

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SafeCastWithReturn
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Inspection Details

By default bundled with:

IntelliJ IDEA 2024.3, Qodana for JVM 2024.3,

Can be installed with plugin:

Kotlin, 243.23126-IJ