How do I use the conditional operator?

Question

I\'ve always wondered how to write the \"A ? B : C\" syntax in a C++ compatible language.

I think it works something like: (Pseudo

Answer 1

I would say the ? is a short-cut. However, some "hard-core" programmers tend to say write it out the long way so in future cases, people can easily read and modify code.

For example, if you write

int a = b

Some people claim that it's clearer to write:

if(b

Because in future cases, people can catch it. Of course, a simple b