=
Definition
The assignment operator '=' is used to store a value into a variable. It assigns the value on the right side of the operator to the variable on the left side.
Analogy
Imagine the assignment operator '=' as an arrow pointing from right to left, indicating that we are transferring something from one place (right) to another (left).
Related terms
Operator: A symbol or keyword used in programming languages to perform operations on values.
Expression: A combination of variables, operators, and values that evaluates to a single value.
Statement: A complete instruction in a programming language that performs some action when executed.
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