On Mon, 18 Jun 2001, Paul wrote:
> > > I am having trouble understanding just what the following does,
> > > and how to you use it:
> > >
> > > $hash{$_}++
> > >
> > > i.e. are we increment the value or the key?
> >
> > The value. If you wanted to increment the key, you would say
> > "$hash{$key++}".
>
> Wait a sec, brain cramp....
> Wouldn't that:
> 1) just access $hash{$key}
> 2) increment $key
> 3) add $hash{$key + 1}
Ya kow, I saw that when I sent it. I think ++$key would be more
appropriate.
-- Brett
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