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Javascript Operators Tutorial
In javascript, operators are symbols that are used to manipulate or perform operations on values and expressions. Javascript operators are most commonly used to assign values to variables, perform arithmetic operations, compare values and perform Boolean operations.
Arithmetic operators
Given that a=5, b=10 and c=12, the table below explains the arithmetic operators:
| Operator | Description | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | addition | a + b | 15 |
| - | subtraction | b - a | 5 |
| * | multiplication | a * b | 50 |
| / | division | b / a | 2 |
| % | modulus | c % a | 2 |
| ++ | increment | a = a++ | 6 |
| -- | decrement | a = a-- | 4 |
Comparison operators
| Operator | Description | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| == | equl to | a == b | false |
| != | not equal to | a != y | true |
| < | less than | a < y | true |
| > | greater than | a > y | false |
| <= | less than or equal to | a <= b | true |
| >= | greater than or equal to | a >= b | false |
Operator precedence
Expression contained in paranthesis have the highest precedence.
The order of operator precedence after paranthesis is as follows:
- Unary operators: ++, --, -, !
- Arithmethic operators: *, /, %, +, -
- Comparison operators: >, <, >=, <=
- Logical operators: &&, ||
- Conditional operator: ?:
- Assignment operator: =
If the operators have the same level of precedence in an expression, javascript evaluates the operators from left to right.