JavaScript Operators: The Basics You Need to Know

When writing JavaScript programs, we often need to perform calculations, compare values, or make decisions . To do these tasks, JavaScript provides operators . Operators are one of the most fundamental parts of programming because they allow us to work with values and variables . In this article, we will explore the most commonly used operators in JavaScript and see how they work with simple examples. Topics Covered In this blog we will learn: What operators are Arithmetic operators ( + , - , * , / , % ) Comparison operators ( == , === , != , > , < ) Logical operators ( && , || , ! ) Assignment operators ( = , += , -= ) What Are Operators? An operator is a symbol used to perform an operation on values or variables. Example: let result = 5 + 3 ; Here: 5 and 3 are operands + is the operator The result is 8 Operators help us perform tasks like: Mathematical calculations Comparing values Combining conditions Assigning values to variables Arithmetic Operators Arithmetic operators are used t