Can I omit the else in an inline javascript if statement?

Question

I\'m trying to use this and it doesn\'t appear to be working. I\'m guessing it\'s just not an option, but want to confirm. Is this valid?

(if_it_is) ? thats_cool         


        

Answer 1

No, it's not valid.

The conditional operator takes the form x ? y : z. The third operand is not like the else in an if, it always has to be there.