👉 Downcasts are terms used in computer science, particularly in programming languages, to describe a condition where an object is not suitable for use because it has too many attributes or properties. These conditions can arise due to certain criteria such as memory constraints or performance limitations. In other words, "downcast" refers to the process of selecting a different type of object from within a class hierarchy based on its own requirements. This means that instead of using an object that meets all the necessary conditions, the programmer may