Post-increment
Definition
Post-increment is an operator that increases the value of a variable after using it in an expression. It returns the original value and then adds one unit to it.
Analogy
Imagine you have a vending machine that dispenses candies. When you press the button to get a candy, the machine first gives you one candy from its current stock and then increments its count by one. This is similar to post-increment, where the original value is used first and then incremented.
Related terms
Decrementing: Decrementing refers to decreasing the value of a variable by subtracting some quantity from it.
Pre-increment: Pre-increment is another type of incrementation where we increase the value before using it in an expression.
Incrementing: Incrementing is the general term for increasing the value of a variable, whether it's done before or after using it in an expression.
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