Convert Any to Integer in Scala?

Question

How do I convert an Any to an Integer?

Specifically, I have a function that returns Any, and in one situation I know it will return a number of type Any, and I need that number to be converted to type Integer so I can use it in another function.

Answer 1

Your function is likely designed very poorly. 99% of the time there is a better way, then just returning Any from an API entry point.

If you insist on having to deal with Any, a safe way to convert it to an int would be something like this:

def toInt(x: Any): Option[Int] = x match {
  case i: Int => Some(i)
  case _ => None
}