An operator tells ASP.NET what kind of command to perform in an expression.
The C# language supports many operators. Below is a list of common operators:
| Operator | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| = | Assigns a value to a variable. | i=6 |
| + - * / |
Adds a value or variable. Subtracts a value or variable. Multiplies a value or variable. Divides a value or variable. |
i=5+5 i=5-5 i=5*5 i=5/5 |
| += -= |
Increments a variable. Decrements a variable. |
i += 1 i -= 1 |
| == | Equality. Returns true if values are equal. | if (i==10) |
| != | Inequality. Returns true if values are not equal. | if (i!=10) |
| < > <= >= |
Less than. Greater than. Less than or equal. Greater than or equal. |
if (i<10) if (i>10) if (i<=10) if (i>=10) |
| + | Adding strings (concatenation). | "w3" + "schools" |
| . | Dot. Separate objects and methods. | DateTime.Hour |
| () | Parenthesis. Groups values. | (i+5) |
| () | Parenthesis. Passes parameters. | x=Add(i,5) |
| [] | Brackets. Accesses values in arrays or collections. | name[3] |
| ! | Not. Reverses true or false. | if (!ready) |
| && || |
Logical AND. Logical OR. |
if (ready && clear) if (ready || clear) |
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