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React ES6 Ternary Operator


Ternary Operator

The ternary operator is a simplified conditional operator like if / else.

Syntax: condition ? <expression if true> : <expression if false>

Here is an example using if / else:

ExampleGet your own React.js Server

Before:

if (authenticated) {
  renderApp();
} else {
  renderLogin();
}

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Here is the same example using a ternary operator:

Example

With Ternary

authenticated ? renderApp() : renderLogin();

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Exercise?What is this?
Test your skills by answering a few questions about the topics of this page

Which of the following is a correct use of the ternary operator?




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