>If "++" seriously trips you up as you learn to program, perhaps programming isn't for you... And by induction you can use this argument to allow any amount of

>If "++" seriously trips you up as you learn to program, perhaps programming isn't for you... And by induction you can use this argument to allow any amount of bullshit in a language. >"+=" is no better. "+= x" saves you from "= long_variable_name + x" which is arguably less readable. "++" saves you from ... "+= 1" which is already entirely clear, and I have no idea why anyone feels the need to shorten it. Sure it's a relatively small complexity cost, but it's also an even more microscopic advantage.