Basics
PHP Ternary Operator
Using Ternary and Null Coalescing Operators
PHP ternary and ?? operators simplify conditionals and null checks.
Introduction to PHP Ternary Operator
The ternary operator in PHP is a shorthand way of writing simple conditional statements. It allows you to simplify your code by reducing the number of lines needed to execute an if-else statement. The ternary operator is represented by the question mark (?) followed by a colon (:).
Syntax of the Ternary Operator
The basic syntax of the ternary operator is as follows:
condition ? expression_if_true : expression_if_false;
If the condition evaluates to true, the expression_if_true is executed. Otherwise, the expression_if_false is executed.
Using the Ternary Operator for Null Checks
PHP 7 introduced the null coalescing operator (??) which is often used in conjunction with the ternary operator for handling null checks more conveniently. The null coalescing operator allows you to check for NULL values and provide a default value if they are NULL.
Advantages of Using Ternary and ?? Operators
- Conciseness: They allow you to write shorter and more readable code.
- Efficiency: They can reduce the number of lines in your scripts, making them easier to manage and understand.
- Null Safety: The
??operator provides a straightforward way to handleNULLvalues without additionalifchecks.
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