Indirecttyyppinen

Indirecttyyppinen, also known as indirect typing, is a type system in programming languages where the type of a variable is not explicitly declared by the programmer, but is instead inferred by the compiler or interpreter. This approach contrasts with direct typing, where types are explicitly specified. Indirect typing can simplify code writing, reduce the likelihood of type-related errors, and make the code more readable by reducing boilerplate. However, it can also lead to less predictable type behavior and potential performance overhead due to the need for type inference at compile time. Indirect typing is commonly used in languages like Haskell, Scala, and Swift, which support type inference to varying degrees. The effectiveness of indirect typing depends on the language's implementation and the programmer's familiarity with the type system.