~= generally means "not equal to." It's the equivalent of != in many programming languages.
While != is the more common "not equal to" operator in languages like C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, and others, ~= serves the same purpose, indicating that two values are different. The usage of ~= depends on the specific context or programming language.
Key Takeaways:
- Meaning: Represents inequality, indicating that two values are not the same.
- Equivalence: Functions similarly to the more common
!=operator. - Context Matters: Its presence and functionality depend heavily on the programming language or environment being used. If you encounter this operator, consult the documentation for that specific language or tool.
Example:
If x ~= y, this expression evaluates to true if x is not equal to y, and false if x is equal to y.
