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JavaScript Assignment Operators

Summary : in this tutorial, you will learn how to use JavaScript assignment operators to assign a value to a variable.

Introduction to JavaScript assignment operators

An assignment operator ( = ) assigns a value to a variable. The syntax of the assignment operator is as follows:

In this syntax, JavaScript evaluates the expression b first and assigns the result to the variable a .

The following example declares the counter variable and initializes its value to zero:

The following example increases the counter variable by one and assigns the result to the counter variable:

When evaluating the second statement, JavaScript evaluates the expression on the right-hand first ( counter + 1 ) and assigns the result to the counter variable. After the second assignment, the counter variable is 1 .

To make the code more concise, you can use the += operator like this:

In this syntax, you don’t have to repeat the counter variable twice in the assignment.

The following table illustrates assignment operators that are shorthand for another operator and the assignment:

OperatorMeaningDescription
Assigns the value of to .
Assigns the result of plus to .
Assigns the result of minus to .
Assigns the result of times to .
Assigns the result of divided by to .
Assigns the result of modulo to .
Assigns the result of AND to .
Assigns the result of OR to .
Assigns the result of XOR to .
Assigns the result of shifted left by to .
Assigns the result of shifted right (sign preserved) by to .
Assigns the result of shifted right by to .

Chaining JavaScript assignment operators

If you want to assign a single value to multiple variables, you can chain the assignment operators. For example:

In this example, JavaScript evaluates from right to left. Therefore, it does the following:

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  • Chain the assignment operators if you want to assign a single value to multiple variables.
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An assignment operator assigns a value to its left operand based on the value of its right operand.

The basic assignment operator is equal ( = ), which assigns the value of its right operand to its left operand. That is, x = y assigns the value of y to x . The other assignment operators are usually shorthand for standard operations, as shown in the following definitions and examples.

Name Shorthand operator Meaning

Simple assignment operator which assigns a value to a variable. The assignment operation evaluates to the assigned value. Chaining the assignment operator is possible in order to assign a single value to multiple variables. See the example.

Addition assignment

The addition assignment operator adds the value of the right operand to a variable and assigns the result to the variable. The types of the two operands determine the behavior of the addition assignment operator. Addition or concatenation is possible. See the addition operator for more details.

Subtraction assignment

The subtraction assignment operator subtracts the value of the right operand from a variable and assigns the result to the variable. See the subtraction operator for more details.

Multiplication assignment

The multiplication assignment operator multiplies a variable by the value of the right operand and assigns the result to the variable. See the multiplication operator for more details.

Division assignment

The division assignment operator divides a variable by the value of the right operand and assigns the result to the variable. See the division operator for more details.

Remainder assignment

The remainder assignment operator divides a variable by the value of the right operand and assigns the remainder to the variable. See the remainder operator for more details.

Exponentiation assignment

This is an experimental technology, part of the ECMAScript 2016 (ES7) proposal. Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future version of browsers as the spec changes.

The exponentiation assignment operator evaluates to the result of raising first operand to the power second operand. See the exponentiation operator for more details.

Left shift assignment

The left shift assignment operator moves the specified amount of bits to the left and assigns the result to the variable. See the left shift operator for more details.

Right shift assignment

The right shift assignment operator moves the specified amount of bits to the right and assigns the result to the variable. See the right shift operator for more details.

Unsigned right shift assignment

The unsigned right shift assignment operator moves the specified amount of bits to the right and assigns the result to the variable. See the unsigned right shift operator for more details.

Bitwise AND assignment

The bitwise AND assignment operator uses the binary representation of both operands, does a bitwise AND operation on them and assigns the result to the variable. See the bitwise AND operator for more details.

Bitwise XOR assignment

The bitwise XOR assignment operator uses the binary representation of both operands, does a bitwise XOR operation on them and assigns the result to the variable. See the bitwise XOR operator for more details.

Bitwise OR assignment

The bitwise OR assignment operator uses the binary representation of both operands, does a bitwise OR operation on them and assigns the result to the variable. See the bitwise OR operator for more details.

Left operand with another assignment operator

In unusual situations, the assignment operator (e.g. x += y ) is not identical to the meaning expression (here x = x + y ). When the left operand of an assignment operator itself contains an assignment operator, the left operand is evaluated only once. For example:

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Javascript operators are used to perform different types of mathematical and logical computations.

The Assignment Operator = assigns values

The Addition Operator + adds values

The Multiplication Operator * multiplies values

The Comparison Operator > compares values

JavaScript Assignment

The Assignment Operator ( = ) assigns a value to a variable:

Assignment Examples

Javascript addition.

The Addition Operator ( + ) adds numbers:

JavaScript Multiplication

The Multiplication Operator ( * ) multiplies numbers:

Multiplying

Types of javascript operators.

There are different types of JavaScript operators:

  • Arithmetic Operators
  • Assignment Operators
  • Comparison Operators
  • String Operators
  • Logical Operators
  • Bitwise Operators
  • Ternary Operators
  • Type Operators

JavaScript Arithmetic Operators

Arithmetic Operators are used to perform arithmetic on numbers:

Arithmetic Operators Example

Operator Description
+ Addition
- Subtraction
* Multiplication
** Exponentiation ( )
/ Division
% Modulus (Division Remainder)
++ Increment
-- Decrement

Arithmetic operators are fully described in the JS Arithmetic chapter.

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JavaScript Assignment Operators

Assignment operators assign values to JavaScript variables.

The Addition Assignment Operator ( += ) adds a value to a variable.

Operator Example Same As
= x = y x = y
+= x += y x = x + y
-= x -= y x = x - y
*= x *= y x = x * y
/= x /= y x = x / y
%= x %= y x = x % y
**= x **= y x = x ** y

Assignment operators are fully described in the JS Assignment chapter.

JavaScript Comparison Operators

Operator Description
== equal to
=== equal value and equal type
!= not equal
!== not equal value or not equal type
> greater than
< less than
>= greater than or equal to
<= less than or equal to
? ternary operator

Comparison operators are fully described in the JS Comparisons chapter.

JavaScript String Comparison

All the comparison operators above can also be used on strings:

Note that strings are compared alphabetically:

JavaScript String Addition

The + can also be used to add (concatenate) strings:

The += assignment operator can also be used to add (concatenate) strings:

The result of text1 will be:

When used on strings, the + operator is called the concatenation operator.

Adding Strings and Numbers

Adding two numbers, will return the sum, but adding a number and a string will return a string:

The result of x , y , and z will be:

If you add a number and a string, the result will be a string!

JavaScript Logical Operators

Operator Description
&& logical and
|| logical or
! logical not

Logical operators are fully described in the JS Comparisons chapter.

JavaScript Type Operators

Operator Description
typeof Returns the type of a variable
instanceof Returns true if an object is an instance of an object type

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Bit operators work on 32 bits numbers.

Operator Description Example Same as Result Decimal
& AND 5 & 1 0101 & 0001 0001  1
| OR 5 | 1 0101 | 0001 0101  5
~ NOT ~ 5  ~0101 1010  10
^ XOR 5 ^ 1 0101 ^ 0001 0100  4
<< left shift 5 << 1 0101 << 1 1010  10
>> right shift 5 >> 1 0101 >> 1 0010   2
>>> unsigned right shift 5 >>> 1 0101 >>> 1 0010   2

The examples above uses 4 bits unsigned examples. But JavaScript uses 32-bit signed numbers. Because of this, in JavaScript, ~ 5 will not return 10. It will return -6. ~00000000000000000000000000000101 will return 11111111111111111111111111111010

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Expected an assignment or function call and instead saw an expression

I'm totally cool with this JSLint error. How can I tolerate it? Is there a flag or checkbox for it?

You get it when you do stuff like:

as opposed to:

Both do the same exact thing. If you put:

into the minifier it minifies down to this anyway:

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4 Answers 4

I don't think JSLint has an option to turn that off.

JSHint (a fork with more options) has an option for it, though: The expr option, documented as "if ExpressionStatement should be allowed as Programs".

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  • @diEcho: You can also download and use it locally (that's what I do). I run it via NodeJS with my preferred options set, dramatically helps my confidence in correct code. :-) –  T.J. Crowder Mar 2, 2012 at 13:35
  • Can describe more please, why that warning happened? –  Mohammad Kermani Oct 4, 2016 at 10:36

You can add the following line to ignore that warning:

/*jshint -W030 */

You can read more about it here .

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  • 3 The answer is completely unrelated to the question, which was about JSLint, not JSHint. –  Arseni Mourzenko Feb 2, 2015 at 19:28
  • 15 Yet its still the most useful answer for the majority of people who land here. –  Charlie Martin Mar 18, 2015 at 21:01
  • 2 "completely unrelated"? Because JSHint is completely unrelated to JSLint? –  iconoclast Dec 17, 2015 at 23:17

People who are looking how to suppress it when using ESLint . You can ingnore it by writing the following comment just above the line no-unused-expressions

You can also suppress the warning for the entire file by placing the following comment at the very top of the file

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  • 1 I recommend you to also provide the link of the documentation of this specific rule no-unused-expressions –  johannchopin Apr 8, 2020 at 14:41

There's no option for this in JSLint. You can circumvent it using:

NB: dummy evaluates to true after that.

Another workaround could be:

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  • 6 It'll work but it's silly. The minifier will actually sort that out and but for readability it'd be better to just use the if statement than that IMO. –  ryanve Mar 2, 2012 at 13:50
  • That's true. But you asked for a way to tolerate is. Added another workaround. It's like Crockford said somewhere: jsLint is designed to be a pain in the ass for programmers ;~) –  KooiInc Mar 2, 2012 at 13:54
  • WRONG the wonderful && hack does not work in jsLint... maybe depends on version... –  Artiphishle Feb 12, 2016 at 16:23

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How to Call an API in JavaScript – with Examples

Joan Ayebola

Calling an API (Application Programming Interface) in JavaScript is a fundamental action that web developers need to know how to perform. It allows you to fetch data from external sources and integrate it into your web applications.

In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of making API calls in JavaScript, step by step. By the end of this article, you'll have a solid understanding of how to interact with APIs in your JavaScript projects.

Table of Contents:

What is an api, how to choose an api, how to use the fetch api for get requests, how to handle responses, error handling in api calls, how to make post requests, how to work with api keys, asynchronous javascript, real-world examples of api calls.

Before we dive into the technical details of calling an API in JavaScript, let's start with the basics. An API, or Application Programming Interface, is like a bridge that allows two different software systems to communicate with each other. It defines a set of rules and protocols for requesting and exchanging data.

APIs can be used to retrieve information from external sources, send data to external services, or perform various other actions. They are widely used in web development to access data from various online services such as social media platforms, weather data, financial information, and more.

The first step in calling an API is choosing the one that suits your needs. There are countless APIs available, providing data on a wide range of topics.

Some of the popular types of APIs include:

  • RESTful APIs: These are widely used for simple data retrieval and manipulation. They use standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.
  • Third-Party APIs: Many online services offer APIs that allow you to access their data, such as the Twitter API for tweets or the Google Maps API for location data.
  • Weather APIs: If you need weather data, APIs like OpenWeatherMap or the WeatherAPI are good choices.
  • Financial APIs: To fetch financial data like stock prices, you can use APIs like Alpha Vantage or Yahoo Finance.

For this guide, we'll use a fictional RESTful API as an example to keep things simple. You can replace it with the API of your choice.

To make API requests in JavaScript, you can use the fetch API, which is built into modern browsers. It is a promise-based API that makes it easy to send HTTP requests and handle responses asynchronously.

Here's how to make a GET request using fetch :

In the code above:

  • We defined the API URL that we want to call.
  • We used the fetch function to make a GET request to the API URL. The fetch function returns a Promise.
  • The .then() method handles the asynchronous response from the server.
  • The response.ok property is checked to ensure the response is valid.
  • We parse the JSON data using the response.json() method.
  • Finally, we log the data to the console, or handle any errors that may occur.

When you make an API call, the server responds with data. How you handle this data depends on your application's requirements. In the previous example, we simply logged the data to the console. However, you can process the data in various ways, such as displaying it on a web page or storing it in a database.

Here's a modified example that displays the API data in an HTML element:

In this example, we use the outputElement variable to select an HTML element where we want to display the data. The textContent property is used to update the content of that element with the JSON data.

Error handling is an essential part of making API calls in JavaScript. API requests can fail for various reasons, such as network issues, server problems, or incorrect URLs.

In our previous examples, we used fetch 's promise-based error handling to catch and handle errors.

In addition to the catch block, you can also check the HTTP status code using response.status to determine the nature of the error. Here's how you can do it:

In this example, we check for specific HTTP status codes (such as 404 and 500) and provide more descriptive error messages. You can customize the error handling to suit your application's needs.

So far, we've focused on making GET requests, which are used to fetch data from an API. But you may also need to send data to an API, which you can do using POST requests.

Here's how to make a simple POST request using fetch :

In this example:

  • We defined the API URL and the data we want to send as an object.
  • We created a requestOptions object that specifies the method (POST), the content type (application/json), and the data to be sent in JSON format.
  • We passed the requestOptions object to the fetch function.

The rest of the code remains similar to our previous examples, with error handling and data processing.

Many APIs require authentication through API keys to ensure that only authorized users can access their data. When working with APIs that require API keys, you need to include the key in your requests.

Here's an example of how to include an API key in a request:

In this example, we define an apiKey variable and include it in the headers of the requestOptions object with the "Bearer" prefix. Make sure to replace 'your_api_key_here' with your actual API key.

API calls are typically asynchronous, which means they do not block the execution of your code while waiting for a response. This is important because it allows your web application to remain responsive even when dealing with potentially slow network requests.

To handle asynchronous operations, we use promises and the .then() method to specify what should happen when the operation is completed. This allows the main thread of your JavaScript application to continue running other tasks while waiting for the API response.

Here's a recap of how asynchronous JavaScript works:

When you call fetch , it initiates an asynchronous operation and returns a promise immediately.

You use the .then() method to attach functions that should execute when the promise resolves successfully (with a response) or fails (with an error).

Any code outside of the .then() blocks can continue running while the API call is in progress.

This asynchronous behavior helps ensure that your application remains responsive and doesn't freeze while waiting for data.

Now that we've covered the basics of making API calls in JavaScript, let's explore a couple of real-world examples to see how this knowledge can be applied in practice.

Example 1: Fetching Weather Data

In this example, we'll use the OpenWeatherMap API to fetch weather data for a specific location. You can sign up for a free API key on their website.

Here's how you can make a GET request to fetch the weather data and display it on a webpage:

In this example, we make a GET request to the OpenWeatherMap API, pass the API key as a parameter in the URL, and display the temperature and weather description on a webpage.

Example 2: Posting a Form to a Server

Suppose you have a simple contact form on your website, and you want to send the form data to a server for processing. Here's how you can make a POST request to send the form data to a server:

JavaScript:

In this example, we listen for the form's submit event, prevent the default form submission, and use FormData to serialize the form data. We then make a POST request to the server, send the form data, and display the server's response.

Calling an API in JavaScript is a valuable skill for web developers, allowing you to access a wealth of data and services to enhance your web applications.

In this comprehensive guide, we covered the essential concepts and techniques, including making GET and POST requests, handling responses and errors, and working with API keys. You also saw two practical examples that demonstrate how to fetch weather data and send form data to a server.

As you continue to work with APIs in your projects, you'll encounter various APIs with their unique requirements and documentation. Remember that APIs can have rate limits, usage policies, and restrictions, so always review the API's documentation to ensure you're using it correctly and responsibly.

With the knowledge gained from this guide, you'll be well-equipped to interact with APIs in your JavaScript applications, enabling you to create dynamic and data-rich web experiences. Happy coding!

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The call() method is a predefined JavaScript method. It can be used to invoke (call) a method with an owner object as an argument (parameter). This allows borrowing methods from other objects, executing them within a different context, overriding the default value, and passing arguments.

Return Value: It calls and returns a method with the owner object being the argument.

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Example 1: In this example, we defines a product() function that returns the product of two numbers. It then calls product() using call() with `this` as the context (which is typically the global object), passing 20 and 5 as arguments. It logs the result, which is 100

Example 2: This example we defines an object “employee” with a method “details” to retrieve employee details. Using call(), it invokes “details” with “emp2” as its context, passing arguments “Manager” and “4 years”, outputting the result.

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NEW YORK -- Shortly after his team’s 10-3 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor made it known that he wanted to call a players-only meeting. Lindor and other veterans made sure players did not scatter to the food room, to the trainer’s table, to their cars. Instead, they remained in the central clubhouse room and talked.

For close to 40 minutes, Mets players discussed the issues that have led them to this spot: 11 games under .500 before the end of May, finding seemingly every way possible to lose a baseball game. According to another veteran, Brandon Nimmo, nearly the entire roster spoke.

“It just felt like a boiling-over point,” Nimmo said. “It felt like the right time to do it. You try and give space.”

For the Mets, words begot actions. Wednesday’s loss was punctuated by reliever Jorge López who, after being ejected by third-base umpire Ramon De Jesus, threw his glove high in the air and into the stands. Manager Carlos Mendoza called the action “unacceptable” and, along with president of baseball operations David Stearns, spoke to López about it after the game. A source with knowledge of that meeting said López was untruthful in his subsequent comment that he never spoke to Mendoza.

The same source added that team officials decided Wednesday night to designate López for assignment, a move that was made official Thursday afternoon.

Asked about the glove-throwing incident after the game, López said he did not regret throwing it, adding, “I don’t give a [expletive] to anything.” The native Spanish speaker then uttered a comment in English that those present interpreted as either López calling the Mets “the worst team in the whole [expletive] MLB,” or calling himself “the worst teammate in the whole [expletive] MLB.”

That comment has created confusion. Asked later in the interview if he indeed meant to call the Mets “the worst team” in baseball, López replied: “Yeah, probably, it looked like.” He subsequently told a team employee that he meant both “team” and “teammate,” but López retracted that notion the following morning in an Instagram post, writing that he meant “teammate” all along.

Wording aside, the entire episode created a sideshow to what was, at its core, another disappointing loss. Tied in the middle innings, the Mets allowed six runs in the eighth inning and wound up losing by seven. They were swept in three games by the Dodgers and have lost eight of their past nine.

Until Wednesday, however, the Mets had been reticent to call a team meeting. Mendoza prefers to handle his business privately, in one-on-one conversations, while players have also been more focused on individual pursuits. But with the season spiraling before his eyes, Lindor said he felt “something in my gut” that this was the right time to gather the roster.

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According to multiple players in the room, much of the message focused on process, and the idea that it may be time for some Mets -- even accomplished veterans -- to change habits that are no longer working.

“We’re just not getting it done,” said reliever Adam Ottavino, who allowed four runs in the eighth inning to take the loss. “We’re not throwing up zeroes when we need them, and we’re not getting the hits when we need them. And we’re not putting the at-bats together, we’re not playing the defense. It’s really all over the board. We stink right now.”

Although the Mets have seen significant turnover in recent years, much of their core -- from Lindor, Nimmo and Ottavino to Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Jeff McNeil -- is the same one that won 101 games in 2022. But none of those players are enjoying similar results.

Until Wednesday, Mets officials had resisted dramatic action, such as firing coaches, jettisoning key players or even calling team meetings. Wednesday changed that. With 107 games left to play in the regular season, the fourth-place Mets spoke internally about their shortcomings, then parted ways with a reliever who had not only made critical comments, but embarrassed club officials with his actions.

It may not be enough to save their season, or even the prospect of another Trade Deadline selloff.

But it was, at the least, some action.

“Before the All-Star break and before the Trade Deadline, you’ve got to stay above the water,” Lindor said. “You can’t have the water nose-deep. I’m not a good swimmer. So we’ve got to find ways to get the water to at least our shoulders. Because then that’s when the decisions come in, and it’s the ones we don’t want.”

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Colorado rockies | rockies contemplating calling up adael amador, their no. 1 prospect, struggling reliever matt carasiti designated for assignment, geoff hartlieb called up.

Adael Amador of the Colorado Rockies during Spring Training at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

According to a report by baseball writer Francys Romero, Amador will bypass Triple-A Albuquerque and make his major-league debut, perhaps as early as Sunday. The Rockies, however, have not announced the move yet, and Amador’s promotion depends on the health and availability of starting second baseman Brendan Rodgers.

According to MLB.com, Amador will join the club in St. Louis, but the club would still have to recall and activate him officially.

The Rockies are still trying to determine if Rodger will have to go on the 10-day injured list because of a left hamstring injury. Rodgers tweaked the hamstring in the eighth inning of Friday night’s game. If Rodgers goes on the IL, Amador will be activated.

Amador is slashing just .194/.337/.329 over 209 plate appearances with the Yard Goats, but he’s stolen 22 bases in 25 attempts and has hit seven homers and two doubles. Amador got off to a slow start, but he’s heated up recently, slashing .309/.400/.655 over his last 66 plate appearances.

Bullpen shuffle. Struggling right-handed reliever Matt Carasiti was designated for assignment Saturday. The club selected the contract of right-hander Geoff Hartlieb and called him up from Triple-A on Saturday.

Carasiti was added to the major-league roster two weeks ago but was hit hard and lacked command as he posted a 10.38 ERA across seven appearances (8 2/3 innings).

The Rockies are Hartlieb’s fifth major league organization, who was drafted by Pittsburgh in the 29th round of the 2016 draft.  He has a 7.17 ERA over 70 1/3 career innings (59 appearances) with three teams at the major-league level.

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