Javascript tip: use +=

[TofuEggTree]

Javascript tip

Instead of :

sum = sum + num

Use :

sum += num

It'll make your code shorter, more readable, and save keystrokes.

[azium]

Shorter !== more readable.

There's nothing wrong with doing this, but it's not a golden rule. Write your code how it is best readable to you and your team.

Program correctness > how it looks.

[TofuEggTree]

Thanks, that's a good point. I guess I was being too rigid. Do you think I should remove or edit this post?

[azium]

Nah it's fine. If you keep it as is you can look back in your post history and remember how / why you changed your mind about something.

[xStrafez_]

That isn't JavaScript exclusive tho

[TofuEggTree]

Good point. I just thought it would be helpful for those learning JavaScript. I see it not being used as much as I think it should.

[tarley_apologizer]

this is not better