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Introduction to JavaScript
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Introduction to JavaScript

Introduction to JavaScript

1. JavaScript Fundamentals
About JavaScriptUnderstanding JavaScript SyntaxChallenge: Console Output in JavaScriptUsing Comments to Document CodeChallenge: Write a Single-Line CommentChallenge: Write a Multi-Line Comment
2. Variables and Data Types in JavaScript
Understanding Variables in JavaScriptChallenge: Define the VariableUsing const for ConstantsExploring JavaScript Data TypesWorking with null in JavaScriptIntroduction to ArraysArray Methods and ManipulationChallenge: Perform Array Operations
3. Performing Operations in JavaScript
Understanding Assignment OperatorsMathematical Operations in JavaScriptAssignment Operators in JavaScriptIncrement and Decrement OperatorsChallenge: Variable Operations PracticeComparison Operators in JavaScriptLogical Operators ExplainedChallenge: Compare Variables in JavaScriptConcatenating Strings in JavaScriptChallenge: Build Sentences with JavaScript
4. Controlling Program Flow with Conditional Statements
Mastering if Statements in JavaScriptUsing else for Alternative OutcomesApplying else if for Multiple ConditionsChallenge: Determine Sizes with Conditionals
5. Looping Through Data in JavaScript
Understanding the while Loop in JavaScriptUsing the do while Loop for IterationChallenge: Print Numbers from 5 to 9Mastering the for Loop in JavaScriptChallenge: Console Tigers with LoopsBreaking Out of Loops with breakSkipping Iterations with continueChallenge: Stop and Skip in Loops
6. Functions in JavaScript
What Are Functions in JavaScript?Defining Functions in JavaScriptChallenge: Write a Function – My NameUsing Function Arguments EffectivelyReturning Values from FunctionsChallenge: Create a Sum FunctionCourse Summary & Next Steps

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Increment and Decrement Operators

Increment and Decrement are operations used to increase or decrease a variable's value by 1.

Increment

The increment operation is performed using the ++ operator:


              
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let a = 0;
a++;
console.log(a);
a++;
console.log(a);
a++;
console.log(a);
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Note

The expression a++ is equivalent to a = a + 1 or a += 1.

Decrement

The decrement operation is performed using the -- operator:


              
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let a = 5;
a--;
console.log(a);
a--;
console.log(a);
a--;
console.log(a);
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Note

The expression a-- is equivalent to a = a - 1 or a -= 1.

Increment and decrement operations are frequently used in loops, which we will discuss in more detail later.

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