What is this called

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    Hey so yeah i help people around on here but i need help now.. Drawing a blank.


    What is this called?

    ex: ($var == null ? SOMETHING : default);
     
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    jestep Prominent Member

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    Shorthand syntax
     
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    Ive actually heard of shorthand syntax, i forgot the name. However it can have both names :p Ones more of a common nickname? Anywho, Thanks guys :)
     
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    Alex Roxon Active Member

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    Ternary operator is the technical name for what you've described. Shorthand syntax could apply to anything. For instance, shorthand for $num = $num + 1 would be $num++ or $num += 1.
     
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    Yeah, i saw that too after more research on trying to do some pretty fancy ternary operations. lol. Thanks though. Also saw that shorthand could be <?=$var?>
     
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    <?=$var?> i think is same as <?php echo $var; ?>
     
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