Increment (++) and Decrement ( -- ) : Arithmetic Operators « Language « Flash / Flex / ActionScript






Increment (++) and Decrement ( -- )

 

package{
  import flash.display.Sprite;
  
  public class Main extends Sprite{
    public function Main(){

        var x:Number = 5;
        x++; // 6
        trace(x);
        
        x--; // 5
        trace(x);
    }
  }
}

        








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