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whats wrong with a+++++b ?

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if a+++b is fine and is interpreted as (a++ + b)..why not (a + ++b) ?

why a+++++b is compiler error. Does it not mean (a++ + ++b). If I put spaces just as I indicated, then it works fine...

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why not (a + ++b) ?

Because of left-associativity.

why a+++++b is compiler error.

Because the compiler's smart enough to recognize that anyone who writes code like that should be summarily flogged with a dead mackerel.

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The spaces simply remove the fatal ambiguity. See this post...

https://coderanch.com/t/249362/java-programmer-SCJP/certification/Operators

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i just love the explanation of steve morrow..

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Hi,
Steve Morrow please explain this:
There are three types of people in the world. Those who can count, and those who can't!.
And i'm sure i will get 100% in the scjp exam!!

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