PHP » Operators » ?:
- Syntax:
- expression1 ? expression2 : expression3
- expression1
- Deciding expression.
- expression2
- Expression returned if expression1 is TRUE.
- expression3
- Expression returned if expression1 is FALSE.
Ternary operator.
The ternary operator uses one expression to choose between two others. If expression1 evaluates to TRUE, the operator returns expression2. Otherwise expression3 is returned.
Examples
Code:
<?php
$mood = "indifferent";
print ($mood == "happy" ? "Yippie!" : "Oh, well");
?> Output:
Oh, wellExplanation:
The ternary operator is used to pick a message to print.
