What problem are you trying to solve?

Code readability. i++ is a well-known and understood idiom.

Describe the situation before applying the recipe

i = i + 1;

Describe the situation after applying the recipe

i++;

Any additional context

• Same can be done for decrements (--).
• Same can probably be done for increments with specific value, i.e. i = i + 136; -> i += 136;