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5,315 PointsWhy += instead of ++ to increment by 1
Is there a reason the teachers use += to iterate a loop instead of ++ to increment by 1? Is it just preference or is there a good reason?
An example: for(let i = 0; i < 3; i += 1) instead of for(let i = 0; i < 3; i++)
1 Answer
Carl Evison
2,656 PointsI think it's because it's easier for beginners to understand.
In their personal projects and work they'll most likely use ++
coryp2
5,315 Pointscoryp2
5,315 PointsCool. Thanks for the reply.