Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackEleven
Yes, its called a ternary operator. Some people definitely overdo it but I find it extremely useful for assignment.
Instead of
if ( y > z ) {
x = 2;
}
else {
x = 1;
}
you can just do
x = y > z ? 1 : 2;
To me, both are just as readable, but one takes 6 lines where the other takes one.
Even if you don't use it you should still know it since you'll be reading other people's code at some point and a lot of people do use it a lot, especially the old school guys.
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Gak. I don't like that either.
int x = 1;
if (y > z) x = 2;
I always say, if you want to stuff as much as you can into one line, use PERL. Then, after you have regained your sanity, be verbose instead.