TernaryOperator.md

What is an Operator?

An operator is a symbol that is used to perform an operation on one or more values (called operands). These operations can be mathematical or logical.

What is a Ternary Operator?

The word ternary means 3. A ternary operator works on three operands:

1.Condition – something that we check. 2. Value if the condition is true. 3. Value if the condition is false.

It is a short form of if–else.

### A general template ( syntax): datatype variable_that_will_hold_result = (condition_to_check) ? value_if_true : value_if_false;

Example:

int a = 10;
int b = 43;

int which_is_bigger = (a > b) ? a : b;

Explanation: Condition: a > b

If true → store a

If false → store b

### Example for real life codebases:

string status = (isConnected) ? "Connected" : "Disconnected"; What it actually mean ?

bool isConnected;    // variable declaration
string status;       // variable declaration

isConnected = true;  // value assignment

if (isConnected) {
    status = "Connected";
} else {
    status = "Disconnected";
}

cout << status;

Why Do We Use Ternary Operators?

• To reduce code length
• To make code cleaner and more readable
• When the logic is simple and clear.