Increment Operator (++)

Definition

The increment operator is used to increase the value of a variable by 1. It adds 1 to the current value of the variable.

Related terms

Decrement Operator (--):

The decrement operator is the opposite of the increment operator. It decreases the value of a variable by 1.

Assignment Operator (=): The assignment operator is used to assign a value to a variable. It does not change or modify the value like the increment operator does.

Compound Assignment Operators:

Compound assignment operators combine an arithmetic operation with an assignment operation. For example, += adds and assigns a value to a variable in one step.