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Asked: May 10, 20262026-05-10T14:58:44+00:00 2026-05-10T14:58:44+00:00

How does the comma operator work in C++? For instance, if I do: a

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How does the comma operator work in C++?

For instance, if I do:

a = b, c;   

Does a end up equaling b or c?

(Yes, I know this is easy to test – just documenting on here for someone to find the answer quickly.)

Update: This question has exposed a nuance when using the comma operator. Just to document this:

a = b, c;    // a is set to the value of b!  a = (b, c);  // a is set to the value of c! 

This question was actually inspired by a typo in code. What was intended to be

a = b; c = d; 

Turned into

a = b,    //  <-  Note comma typo! c = d; 
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  1. 2026-05-10T14:58:44+00:00Added an answer on May 10, 2026 at 2:58 pm

    It would be equal to b.

    The comma operator has a lower precedence than assignment.

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