[Edit] C++: Operators

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 Title: 'Operators'
-Description: 'C++ supports different types of operators such as arithmetic, relational, and logical operators.'
+Description: 'Perform operations on operands to manipulate data, make calculations, and control program flow in C++ programming.'
 Subjects:
   - 'Computer Science'
-  - 'Game Development'
+  - 'Web Development'
 Tags:
-  - 'Operators'
   - 'Arithmetic'
-  - 'Comparison'
-  - 'Logical'
+  - 'Logic'
+  - 'Operators'
+  - 'Programming'
 CatalogContent:
   - 'learn-c-plus-plus'
   - 'paths/computer-science'
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-C++ supports different types of **operators** such as arithmetic, relational, and logical operators.
+**Operators** are special symbols in C++ that perform specific operations on one or more operands ([variables](https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/cpp/variables), constants, or expressions). They are fundamental building blocks that enable programmers to manipulate data, perform calculations, make comparisons, and control program flow. Operators take operands as input and produce a result based on the operation being performed.
+
+C++ operators are extensively used in various programming scenarios including mathematical calculations, conditional statements, loops, memory management, and data manipulation. They provide a concise and efficient way to express complex operations, making code more readable and maintainable. From simple arithmetic in calculators to complex logical operations in algorithms, operators form the backbone of computational logic in C++ programming.
 
 ## Arithmetic Operators
 
-Arithmetic operators can be used to perform common mathematical operations:
+**Arithmetic operators** perform mathematical operations on numeric operands. These operators work with integers, floating-point numbers, and other numeric data types to execute basic mathematical calculations.
 
-- `+` addition
-- `-` subtraction
-- `*` multiplication
-- `/` division
-- `%` modulo (yields the remainder)
+| Name           | Symbol | Description                                  |
+| -------------- | ------ | -------------------------------------------- |
+| Addition       | `+`    | Adds two operands together                   |
+| Subtraction    | `-`    | Subtracts the second operand from the first  |
+| Multiplication | `*`    | Multiplies two operands                      |
+| Division       | `/`    | Divides the first operand by the second      |
+| Modulo         | `%`    | Returns the remainder after integer division |
+| Increment      | `++`   | Increases the value of the operand by 1      |
+| Decrement      | `--`   | Decreases the value of the operand by 1      |
+
+### Example
 
 ```cpp
-int x = 0;
+#include <iostream>
+using namespace std;
+
+int main() {
+  int a = 15, b = 4;
 
-x = 4 + 2;  // x is now 6
-x = 4 - 2;  // x is now 2
-x = 4 * 2;  // x is now 8
-x = 4 / 2;  // x is now 2
-x = 4 % 2;  // x is now 0
+  cout << "Addition: " << (a + b) << endl;
+  cout << "Subtraction: " << (a - b) << endl;
+  cout << "Multiplication: " << (a * b) << endl;
+  cout << "Division: " << (a / b) << endl;
+  cout << "Modulo: " << (a % b) << endl;
+
+  cout << "Pre-increment: " << (++a) << endl;
+  cout << "Post-decrement: " << (b--) << endl;
+
+  return 0;
+}
+```
+
+Output of this code will be:
+
+```shell
+Addition: 19
+Subtraction: 11
+Multiplication: 60
+Division: 3
+Modulo: 3
+Pre-increment: 16
+Post-decrement: 4
 ```
 
 ## Relational Operators
 
-Relational operators can be used to compare two values and return true or false depending on the comparison:
+**Relational operators** compare two operands and return a boolean value (`true` or `false`) based on the relationship between them. These operators are commonly used in conditional statements and loops to make decisions.
+
+| Name                     | Symbol | Description                                              |
+| ------------------------ | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Equal to                 | `==`   | Checks if two operands are equal                         |
+| Not equal to             | `!=`   | Checks if two operands are not equal                     |
+| Greater than             | `>`    | Checks if left operand is greater than right             |
+| Less than                | `<`    | Checks if left operand is less than right                |
+| Greater than or equal to | `>=`   | Checks if left operand is greater than or equal to right |
+| Less than or equal to    | `<=`   | Checks if left operand is less than or equal to right    |
 
-- `==` equal to
-- `!=` not equal to
-- `>` greater than
-- `<` less than
-- `>=` greater than or equal to
-- `<=` less than or equal to
+### Example
 
 ```cpp
-if (a > 10) {
-  // ☝️ means greater than
+#include <iostream>
+using namespace std;
+
+int main() {
+  int x = 10, y = 20;
+
+  cout << "x == y: " << (x == y) << endl;
+  cout << "x != y: " << (x != y) << endl;
+  cout << "x > y: " << (x > y) << endl;
+  cout << "x < y: " << (x < y) << endl;
+  cout << "x >= y: " << (x >= y) << endl;
+  cout << "x <= y: " << (x <= y) << endl;
+
+  return 0;
 }
 ```
 
+The output of this code is:
+
+```shell
+x == y: 0
+x != y: 1
+x > y: 0
+x < y: 1
+x >= y: 0
+x <= y: 1
+```
+
 ## Logical Operators
 
-Logical operators can be used to combine two different conditions.
+**Logical operators** perform logical operations on boolean operands or expressions that evaluate to boolean values. They are essential for combining multiple conditions and implementing complex decision-making logic.
+
+| Name        | Symbol | Description                                       |
+| ----------- | ------ | ------------------------------------------------- |
+| Logical AND | `&&`   | Returns true only if both operands are true       |
+| Logical OR  | `\|\|` | Returns true if at least one operand is true      |
+| Logical NOT | `!`    | Returns the opposite boolean value of the operand |
 
-- `&&` requires both to be true (`and`)
-- `||` requires either to be true (`or`)
-- `!` negates the result (`not`)
+### Example
 
 ```cpp
-if (coffee > 0 && donut > 1) {
-  // Code runs if both are true
+#include <iostream>
+using namespace std;
+
+int main() {
+  bool p = true, q = false;
+
+  cout << "p && q: " << (p && q) << endl;
+  cout << "p || q: " << (p || q) << endl;
+  cout << "!p: " << (!p) << endl;
+  cout << "!q: " << (!q) << endl;
+
+  return 0;
 }
+```
+
+The output of this code is as follows:
+
+```shell
+p && q: 0
+p || q: 1
+!p: 0
+!q: 1
+```
+
+## Assignment Operators
+
+**Assignment operators** assign values to variables. The basic assignment operator stores a value in a variable, while compound assignment operators perform an operation and then assign the result back to the variable.
+
+| Name                | Symbol | Description                                                  |
+| ------------------- | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| Assignment          | `=`    | Assigns the right operand value to left operand              |
+| Add and assign      | `+=`   | Adds right operand to left operand and assigns result        |
+| Subtract and assign | `-=`   | Subtracts right operand from left operand and assigns result |
+| Multiply and assign | `*=`   | Multiplies left operand by right operand and assigns result  |
+| Divide and assign   | `/=`   | Divides left operand by right operand and assigns result     |
+| Modulo and assign   | `%=`   | Performs modulo operation and assigns result                 |
+
+### Example
+
+```cpp
+#include <iostream>
+using namespace std;
+
+int main() {
+  int num = 10;
+
+  cout << "Initial value: " << num << endl;
+
+  num += 5;
+  cout << "After += 5: " << num << endl;
+
+  num -= 3;
+  cout << "After -= 3: " << num << endl;
+
+  num *= 2;
+  cout << "After *= 2: " << num << endl;
+
+  num /= 4;
+  cout << "After /= 4: " << num << endl;
 
-if (coffee > 0 || donut > 1) {
-  // Code runs if either is true
+  return 0;
 }
+```
+
+The output generated by this code will be:
+
+```shell
+Initial value: 10
+After += 5: 15
+After -= 3: 12
+After *= 2: 24
+After /= 4: 6
+```
+
+## Bitwise Operators
+
+**Bitwise operators** perform operations on individual bits of integer operands. They manipulate data at the binary level and are commonly used in system programming, embedded systems, and optimization techniques.
+
+| Name        | Symbol | Description                                               |
+| ----------- | ------ | --------------------------------------------------------- |
+| Bitwise AND | `&`    | Performs AND operation on each pair of corresponding bits |
+| Bitwise OR  | `\|`   | Performs OR operation on each pair of corresponding bits  |
+| Bitwise XOR | `^`    | Performs XOR operation on each pair of corresponding bits |
+| Bitwise NOT | `~`    | Flips all bits (1 becomes 0, 0 becomes 1)                 |
+| Left shift  | `<<`   | Shifts bits to the left by specified positions            |
+| Right shift | `>>`   | Shifts bits to the right by specified positions           |
+
+### Example
+
+```cpp
+#include <iostream>
+using namespace std;
 
-if (!tired) {
-  // Code runs if tired is false
+int main() {
+  int a = 12, b = 7;  // 12 = 1100, 7 = 0111 in binary
+
+  cout << "a & b: " << (a & b) << endl;    // 0100 = 4
+  cout << "a | b: " << (a | b) << endl;    // 1111 = 15
+  cout << "a ^ b: " << (a ^ b) << endl;    // 1011 = 11
+  cout << "~a: " << (~a) << endl;          // Bitwise NOT
+  cout << "a << 2: " << (a << 2) << endl;  // Left shift by 2
+  cout << "a >> 2: " << (a >> 2) << endl;  // Right shift by 2
+
+  return 0;
 }
 ```
 
-> **Note:** Operator overloading is possible in C++. This means that operators can be used with custom types. For example, the `+` operator can be used to add two custom defined classes together. See [overloading](https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/cpp/overloading).
+The output by this code will be:
+
+```shell
+a & b: 4
+a | b: 15
+a ^ b: 11
+~a: -13
+a << 2: 48
+a >> 2: 3
+```
+
+## Codebyte Example: Student Grade Calculator
+
+This example demonstrates how different operator types work together in a practical application that calculates and categorizes student grades:
+
+```codebyte/cpp
+#include <iostream>
+using namespace std;
+
+int main() {
+  // Arithmetic operators for calculations
+  int math = 85, science = 92, english = 78;
+  int totalMarks = math + science + english;
+  double average = totalMarks / 3.0;
+
+  // Assignment operators for score adjustment
+  int bonus = 5;
+  average += bonus;  // Add bonus points
+
+  // Relational and logical operators for grade determination
+  char grade;
+  bool passed = (average >= 60);
+
+  if (average >= 90 && passed) {
+    grade = 'A';
+  } else if (average >= 80) {
+    grade = 'B';
+  } else if (average >= 70) {
+    grade = 'C';
+  } else {
+    grade = 'F';
+  }
+
+  // Bitwise operator for status flag
+  int status = 0;
+  status |= (1 << 0);  // Set bit 0 for "calculated"
+  if (passed) {
+    status |= (1 << 1); // Set bit 1 for "passed"
+  }
+
+  cout << "Total Marks: " << totalMarks << endl;
+  cout << "Average (with bonus): " << average << endl;
+  cout << "Grade: " << grade << endl;
+  cout << "Status: " << (passed ? "Passed" : "Failed") << endl;
+
+  return 0;
+}
+```
+
+This example showcases arithmetic operators calculating the total and average, assignment operators adding bonus points, relational and logical operators determining pass/fail status and grades, and bitwise operators managing status flags in a single comprehensive program.
+
+## Frequently Asked Questions
+
+### 1. What is the difference between `++i` and `i++`?
+
+`++i` (pre-increment) increments the variable first and then returns the new value, while `i++` (post-increment) returns the current value first and then increments the variable.
+
+### 2. Can I use the modulo operator with floating-point numbers?
+
+No, the modulo operator (`%`) only works with integer types in C++. For floating-point remainder operations, use the `fmod()` function from the `<cmath>` library.
+
+### 3. Why does `5 / 2` return `2` instead of `2.5`?
+
+When both operands are integers, C++ performs integer division and truncates the decimal part. To get the decimal result, make at least one operand a floating-point number: `5.0 / 2` or `5 / 2.0`.
+
+### 4. What happens with bitwise operators on negative numbers?
+
+Bitwise operators work on the binary representation of numbers. For negative numbers, C++ uses two's complement representation, which can produce unexpected results for beginners. The bitwise NOT operator (`~`) flips all bits, including the sign bit.
+
+### 5. How do logical operators handle non-boolean values?
 
-Below are some other operators that are used in C++:
+In C++, any non-zero value is considered `true` in a boolean context, and zero is considered `false`. Logical operators can work with any data type, converting them to boolean values for evaluation.