Re^6: backtick operator

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

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Re^7: backtick operator by JavaFan (Canon) on May 14, 2010 at 07:36 UTC
Still, I find `$\|++` a piece of pointless cargo cult. It isn't any shorter than `$\|=1`, and it only add negative clarity.	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re^7: backtick operator by Anonymous Monk on May 14, 2010 at 07:30 UTC
Thanks. Not remembering this correctly is probably why I prefer assignment.	[reply]


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