When should I use the java 5 method cast of Class?

Question

Looking through some code I came across the following code

trTuDocPackTypdBd.update(TrTuDocPackTypeDto.class.cast(packDto));

and I\'d like

Answer 1

Both of these statements are identical. Pick whichever one you find more readable. The second method is more common in my experience, and it is the once that I prefer.

I tend to use the cast method solely when I am working with reflection, and it reads nicer in that situation. All other times I find myself using the second way of casting.