Java Operator Types: ARITHMETIC, RELATIONAL, LOGICAL, ASSIGNMENT, BITWISE, TERNARY

What if I told you Java has 6 types of operators — and most beginners only know 2? 🤔 Let's break them all down in 60 seconds 👇 ➕ 1. ARITHMETIC operators The basics: +, -, *, /, % But here's the tricky part — pre vs post increment: b = ++a → increments FIRST, then uses the value b = a++ → uses the value FIRST, then increments This one trips up every beginner. Every. Single. Time. ⚖️ 2. RELATIONAL operators ==, !=, >, <, >=, <= These return true or false — the backbone of every if-condition you'll ever write. 🔗 3. LOGICAL operators && (AND) → both must be true || (OR) → either can be true ! (NOT) → flips the value Simple. Powerful. Used everywhere. 📝 4. ASSIGNMENT operators Not just = but also +=, -=, *=, /=, %= x += 3 is just a cleaner way to write x = x + 3. Use them. ⚙️ 5. BITWISE operators &, |, ^, ~, <<, >>, >>> These work directly on binary. Most devs avoid them — the ones who understand them stand out. ❓ 6. TERNARY operator The one-liner if-else: String grade = (score >= 70) ? "Pass" : "Fail"; Clean. Concise. Powerful. --- 🎯 Bonus: OPERATOR PRECEDENCE matters! () → ++/-- → *,/,% → +,- → = Get this wrong and your logic silently breaks. Classic trap: int res = 25/2 → outputs 12, not 12.5 Because int ÷ int = int. Always. --- Master operators → write cleaner logic → build better programs. Save this. You'll need it. 🔖 #Java #Programming #LearnToCode #JavaDeveloper #CodingTips #Upskill #Tech #ComputerScience

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