[Tutor] operator order

[Nick W]

because python process the expression on the right side of the assignment
first.
ie d *= 3+4 basically is the equivalent of writing (2) * (3+4).
Hope that explains it.
Nick


On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 10:36 AM, heathen <godsofliberty at lavabit.com> wrote:

> why is this:
>
> >>> d = 2
> >>> d *= 3 + 4
> >>> d
> 14
>
> not this:
>
> >>> d = 2
> >>> d = d * 3 + 4
> >>> d
> 10
>
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