Type Conversions
Statements and expressions should normally use variables and constants of just one type. If, however, you mix types, C doesn't stop dead in its tracks the way, say, Pascal does. Instead, it uses a set of rules to make type conversions automatically. This can be a convenience, but it can also be a danger, especially if you are mixing types inadvertently. (The lint program, found on many UNIX systems, checks for type “clashes.” Many non-UNIX C compilers report possible type problems if you select a higher error level.) It is a good idea to have at least some knowledge of the type conversion rules.
The basic rules are
When appearing in an expression, char and short, both signed and unsigned, are automatically converted to int or, ...
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