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PHP PHP Basics (Retired) PHP Operators Operators

Seth Warner
Seth Warner
5,348 Points
Posted by Seth Warner
Seth Warner
5,348 Points

So whats the difference between using auto increment and just increment. What will happen Differently by typing

by typing $corn_chowder = $corn_chowder +1;

Vs typin

$corn_chowder++;

so my question is why would someone choose one way, over the other.

Seth

1 Answer

Caleb Frieze
Caleb Frieze
29,582 Points

Honestly, it's preference. I think it is preferred to use $corn_chowder++ because it's less redundant. I personally also think it's more readable that way. Especially if I am reading someone else's code. Hope that helps!

Seth Warner
Seth Warner
5,348 Points
Seth Warner
Seth Warner
5,348 Points

So if you like using $corn_chowder++ how would u increase in an increment of 5? Or in that case would you have to use $corn_chowder = $corn_chowder +5;

Caleb Frieze
Caleb Frieze
29,582 Points

Actually you can do $corn_chowder++5 in that case. Or whatever amount you want to increment by.