> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Operators > This article explores operators in Go, explaining their functionality and categorizing them for better understanding. The fundamentals of Go, including data types and variables, form the core foundation for understanding its operators. In this article, we explore operators in Go by explaining how they work and categorizing them based on their functionality. Operators are symbols used to represent specific mathematical and logical computations. In the expression "A + B", the plus sign (+) is the operator, while A and B are the operands. ## Operator Categories in Go Go supports a variety of operators that are essential for performing computations and operations on data. The operators are categorized as follows: * **Comparison Operators**\ Used to compare two values, returning a boolean result. * **Arithmetic Operators**\ Perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. * **Assignment Operators**\ Assign values to variables, often combining arithmetic operations with assignment. * **Bitwise Operators**\ Operate on binary representations of numbers, useful for low-level programming. * **Logical Operators**\ Evaluate boolean expressions and combine conditions. Each of these operator groups will be discussed in detail in the following sections, illustrating their usage and purpose in Go programming. For more foundational knowledge on Go and its operators, consider reviewing the [Go Programming Language Specification](https://golang.org/ref/spec).