$a++ and $a=$a+1 show two different values

[Lalith Wasantha]

Why do i get two different values for $a++ and $a+1?

   use strict;
   my $a = $b = "AA";
   $a++;
   $b = $b + 1;

   print "\$a = $a\n\$b = $b\n";

Output: $a = AB
        $b = 1


Thanks!

Lalith





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