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What does "plus sign" mean in programming?
plus sign 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
The + character. Used as the addition operator for numbers and the concatenation operator for strings. In regex, + means 'one or more'. Developers say 'plus' when reading expressions aloud.
Example
"const full = firstName + ' ' + lastName; // + concatenates strings"
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