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What does "operator" mean in programming?
operator is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A symbol or keyword that performs an operation on one or more values. Common operators include arithmetic (+, -, *, /), comparison (===, !==, <, >), logical (&&, ||, !), and assignment (=).
Example
"const result = a + b; // + is the addition operator"
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