Usually means: Simplifies code, enhances readability, optional.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (syntactic sugar)

noun:  (programming) Additions to the syntax of a programming language that make code easier for humans to read or write, but that do not change the functionality or expressiveness of the language.

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