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Nenshad Elavia
430 PointsUnary code result
if "levelscore = levelscore + 1" returns a result of 1, why does levelscore++ (which as explained in the video is technically the same as "levelscore = levelscore + 1") return a result of 0? If it's the same shouldn't the result be 1?
5 Answers
Nenshad Elavia
430 PointsThe value declared is 0. var levelScore = 0
Caleb Kleveter
Treehouse Moderator 37,862 PointsWhen you use a unary operator you call it, then add 1. So just type levelScore under levelScore++ and it will show the value 1.
Nenshad Elavia
430 PointsI don't understand why I would need to type levelScore again below?
Caleb Kleveter
Treehouse Moderator 37,862 PointsWhat is the value of levelscore to begin with?
Caleb Kleveter
Treehouse Moderator 37,862 PointsBecause it calls the variable, then adds 1 to the number.