operatorAssignmentShorthand

Prefer assignment operator shorthand where possible.

✅ This rule is included in the ts stylistic and stylisticStrict presets.

JavaScript provides shorthand operators that combine variable assignment and mathematical operations. These operators make code more concise and express intent more clearly.

For example, x = x + y can be written as x += y. This rule applies to the operators +=, -=, *=, /=, %=, **=, <<=, >>=, >>>=, &=, ^=, and |=.

Examples

❌ Incorrect

let value = 0;
value = value + 1;

let count = 5;
count = count * 2;

const object = { property: 0 };
object.property = object.property - 1;

✅ Correct

let value = 0;
value += 1;

let count = 5;
count *= 2;

const object = { property: 0 };
object.property -= 1;

Options

This rule is not configurable.

When Not To Use It

If you need to support environments that do not have all assignment operators, you may need to avoid using some shorthand operators. You may also prefer the more explicit expanded form if you find it more readable in specific cases.

Further Reading

• MDN: Assignment operators
• ESLint: operator-assignment

Equivalents in Other Linters

• Biome: useShorthandAssign
• ESLint: operator-assignment
• Oxlint: eslint/operator-assignment