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np.can_cast
Returns true if cast between data types can occur according to the casting rule.
Syntax
np.can_cast(from, to, casting?)
Description
Returns true if cast between data types can occur according to the casting rule.
Parameters
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| from | - Data type to cast from |
| to | - Data type to cast to |
| casting(optional) | - Controls what kind of data casting may occur: - 'no': No casting allowed - 'equiv': Only byte-order changes allowed - 'safe': Only casts that can preserve values allowed - 'same_kind': Only safe casts or casts within a kind allowed - 'unsafe': Any data conversions allowed |
Returns
boolean