Python Assignment Operators

Simple Assignment Operator

The simple assignment operator (=) assigns the value on the right to the variable on the left.

It is the most commonly used assignment operator.

Compound Assignment Operators

Compound assignment operators combine an arithmetic or bitwise operation with assignment.

They help write concise and readable code.

• += : addition and assignment
• -= : subtraction and assignment
• *= : multiplication and assignment
• /= : division and assignment
• %= : modulus and assignment
• **= : exponentiation and assignment
• //= : floor division and assignment
• &= : bitwise AND and assignment
• |= : bitwise OR and assignment
• ^= : bitwise XOR and assignment
• >>= : right shift and assignment
• <<= : left shift and assignment

Using Assignment Operators in Practice

Assignment operators are used in loops, calculations, and updating variable values.

They improve code readability and reduce repetition.

• Use += to accumulate sums or concatenate strings.
• Use *= to scale values efficiently.
• Use compound operators to simplify code inside loops.