Python: ++ operator

Question

I often require doding a simple 1 unit incrementation (++) in Python.

I never seem to find a better solution than

x = x + 1

What am I doing wrong ?

Mark Byers · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-29 18:25:53Z

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Python doesn't have a ++ operator. You should use the += operator:

x += 1

answered May 29, 2012 at 18:25

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Lyn Headley · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-29 18:26:05Z

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The answer you are looking for is:

x += 1

answered May 29, 2012 at 18:26

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