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Assignment Operator =

Put a value inside

Goal

Learn how the assignment operator stores a value inside a variable.

Explanation

  • The = operator is used to store a value in a variable.
  • JavaScript first evaluates the expression on the right side.
  • Then the resulting value is stored in the variable on the left.
  • The = sign does not mean mathematical equality. It means "store this value".
  • This is one of the most important operators in JavaScript.

Analogy

The = sign is like a conveyor belt that places a ready item into a labeled box.

Code

let fruit = "Apple";

console.log(fruit);

Result: Apple

Common mistake

Many beginners think = means "equals". In JavaScript it is the assignment operator, not an equality check.

Remember

  • ✦ = stores a value in a variable.
  • ✦ The right side is evaluated first.
  • ✦ Then the value goes into the variable.

Quick Quiz

What does the = operator do?

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