++x
Definition
The expression "++x" is known as pre-increment operator in Java. It increases the value of x by 1 and returns its updated value after incrementing.
Analogy
Imagine you have a box labeled 'x' containing some apples. When you use '++x', it means taking one apple out of the box, giving it to someone else, and then updating the number of apples left in the box.
Related terms
Precedence: The order in which operations are performed in an expression.
Operator: A symbol or keyword that performs a specific operation on one or more operands.
Expression: A combination of variables, values, and operators that can be evaluated to produce a result.
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