C# series 1.1e : Operator Precedence

Operator precedence determines the grouping of terms in an expression, which affects how an expression is evaluated. Certain operators take higher precendence over others; for example, the multiplication operator has higher precedence than the addition operator.

For example :

int x = 4+3*2;

Console.WriteLine(x);

// outputs 10

The program evaluates 3*2 first and then adds the result to 4.

As in mathematics using parentheses alters operator precedence.

int x = (4+3)*2;

Console.WriteLine(x);

// outputs 14