Operators

Question

Difference between 'as' and 'is' operator in C# ?

Satyapriya Nayak · Answer

Please refer the below links http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cscsdfbt%28v=vs.71%29.aspx http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/uploadfile/mahesh/as-operator-in-C-Sharp/ http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/scekt9xw%28v=vs.71%29.aspx http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/uploadfile/mahesh/is-operator-in-C-Sharp/ Thanks

Santhosh Kumar Jayaraman · Answer

The 'As' operator is similar to a cast but returns null instead of an exception if it fails. The 'Is' operator is used to check if one object is compatible with a certain type. It's usually used in If statements.