Operators

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There are seven major types of mathematical operator, and four major types of bitwise operator.

Mathematical operators

Operation Character used Description Example
Addition Performed using the "+" operator Adds values together. A + B = 12
Subtraction Performed using the "-" operator Subtracts values. A - B = 8
Multiplication Performed using the "*" operator Multiplies values together. A * B = 20
Division Performed using the "/" operator Divides values. S / B = 5
Increment Performed using the "++" operator Adds 1 to a variable and saves the variable. A++ = 11
Decrement Performed using the "--" operator Subtracts 1 from a variable and saves the variable. B-- = 9
Modulus Performed using the "%" operator Finds the remainder of a division between values. 10 % 3 = 1

Bitwise operators

Operation Character used Description Example
AND Performed using "&" or "&&" Returns true if both inputs are true. true && false = false
OR performed using "|" or "||" returns true if one or both inputs are true. true || false = true
XOR Performed using "^" Returns true if both inputs are different. true ^ false = true
NOT performed using "!" Returns false if true, or true if false. !true = false