Rule Definition
Do not use VARIANT Structures. Unions provide a way to alter the type ascribed to a value without changing its representation. Using VARIANT Structures reduces type safety and is usually unnecessary.
Remediation
Try to create a safe abstraction using polymorphic types.
Related Technologies
C++
Technical Criterion
Programming Practices - Modularity and OO Encapsulation Conformity
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