What does "assignment" mean in programming?

assignment 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 operation of giving a variable a value using the = operator. After assignment, the variable holds that value until it is assigned again.

Example

"let count = 0; // assignment gives count the value 0"

Related terms

variable
constant
equals sign
declaration

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