Operators in C: Types of Operators

What is an Operator?

An operator is a symbol that tells the compiler to perform a specific mathematical, relational, or logical operation.

Types of Operators in C

• Arithmetic operators — + - * / %
• Relational operators — == != > < >= <=
• Logical operators — && || !
• Bitwise operators — & | ^ ~ << >>
• Assignment operators — = += -= *= /=
• Increment/decrement operators — ++ --
• Conditional (ternary) operator — ?:
• Special operators — sizeof, comma operator, pointer operators * &

Understanding operator precedence and associativity is essential for writing correct expressions.