Josh Comeau • 9/18/2023

Understanding the JavaScript Modulo Operator

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This article demystifies the JavaScript modulo operator (%) by explaining its function as a remainder operator. It refines the mental model of division, shows how it works with clean and uneven divisions, and provides a practical, real-world use case for creating circular arrays, such as cycling through a list of colors.

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