[FIXED] What does the /= operator mean in Python?

Issue

What does the operator /= (slash equals) mean in Python?

I know |= is a set operator. I have not seen /= previously though.

Solution

It's an assignment operator shorthand for / and =.

Example:

x = 12

x /= 3
# equivalent to
x = x / 3

If you use help('/='), you can get the full amount of symbols supported by this style of syntax (including but not limited to +=, -=, and *=), which I would strongly encourage.

Answered By - Makoto

Answer Checked By - Candace Johnson (PHPFixing Volunteer)