After is checks, Kotlin often smart-casts without a cast expression. Java added pattern matching for instanceof — binding a variable in one step — and sealed interfaces/classes (Java 17+) to narrow types similarly to Kotlin sealed + when, though the feel differs.
Kotlin: is and smart cast
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