Difference between ''(Texture)'' and ''as Texture''

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Hi! I’ve tried to figure this out on my own using the documentation, but I am still pretty confused and I would like some clarification. I’m trying to figure out what the difference is between:

A. someObj.mainTexture = (Texture)Resources.Load("fooble");

B. someObj.mainTexture = Resources.Load("fooble") as Texture;

and

C. someObj.mainTexture = (Texture)Resources.Load("fooble") as Texture;

All three of the above seem to work the same. Thanks so much, sorry if this is a total n3wb question, but, I am a total n3wb, so, guilty as charged I guess :stuck_out_tongue:

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When they work, the result is identical. They differ when, for whatever reason, “fooble” cannot be converted to a Texture.
In such cases, a.) will thrown an exception, while b.) will return a null value.

There are a few other differences too, as explained here: What's the difference between "as" and "cast" operators? | Microsoft Learn