Pre-increment
Definition
Pre-increment is an operator that increases the value of a variable before using it in an expression. It adds one unit to the original value and then returns the updated result.
Analogy
Think of pre-increment like getting ready for school in the morning. Before leaving your house, you put on your shoes first and then tie them up tightly. Similarly, pre-increment takes care of increasing the value before performing any other operations.
Related terms
Decrementing: Decrementing refers to decreasing the value of a variable by subtracting some quantity from it.
Post-increment: Post-increment is another type of incrementation where we increase the value after 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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