Re^6: backtick operator

[Hue-Bond]

in reply to Re^5: backtick operator
in thread backtick operator

$|++ doesn't toggle the value of the variable; $|-- does. Just checked it on 5.8 and 5.10.

[Anonymous Monk]

Thanks. Not remembering this correctly is probably why I prefer assignment.

[JavaFan]

Still, I find $|++ a piece of pointless cargo cult. It isn't any shorter than $|=1, and it only add negative clarity.