Course Content

C++ Introduction

1. Getting Started

Introduction to C++ Programming Entry Point of a C++ Program Understanding the Standard Library and Files in C++Exploring C++ Preprocessor Directives Writing Your First C++ Program

2. Introduction to Operators

Mastering C++ Operators Arithmetic Operators Practice Relational Operators Logical Operators

3. Variables and Data Types

Data Types Understanding Variables Numerical Data Types Introduction to String Introduction to Arrays Working with the Array

4. Introduction to Program Flow

Conditional Statements Ternary Operator Switch Statement While Loop For Loop Practicing With Loops

5. Introduction to Functions

What are Functions?Type of Functions Return Statement in Functions Simple Function Practice

Ternary Operator

The ternary operator offers a concise alternative to the if...else statement, with a notable distinction. It consists of three key elements:

ternary.h


              1
            
(boolean expression) ? instruction_for_true_case : instruction_for_false_case

Such an operator is convenient to use, for example, when comparing two numbers:

main.cpp


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#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    int accountBalance = 5000;  // Account balance
    int minimumBalance = 1000;  // Minimum required balance

    // Use the ternary operator to check if the balance is above the minimum required
    int result = (accountBalance > minimumBalance) ? accountBalance : minimumBalance;

    std::cout << "Account balance: " << result << std::endl;
}

In this case, the outcome of the ternary operation is assigned to the result variable. If the comparison returns true, the value of var1 will be stored in the result variable.

Conversely, if the comparison result is false, to the result variable will be assigned the value of the var2 variable.

The ternary operator is preferred for simple conditional assignments due to its conciseness, allowing you to check a condition and assign a value in one line. In contrast, if...else is more verbose and requires multiple lines, making it less efficient for simple logic.

main.cpp


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#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    int accountBalance = 5000;  // Account balance
    int minimumBalance = 1000;  // Minimum required balance
    int result;

    if (accountBalance > minimumBalance)
        result = accountBalance;
    else
        result = minimumBalance;

    std::cout << "Account balance: " << result << std::endl;
}

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Section 4. Chapter 2

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Course Content

C++ Introduction

1. Getting Started

Introduction to C++ Programming Entry Point of a C++ Program Understanding the Standard Library and Files in C++Exploring C++ Preprocessor Directives Writing Your First C++ Program

2. Introduction to Operators

Mastering C++ Operators Arithmetic Operators Practice Relational Operators Logical Operators

3. Variables and Data Types

Data Types Understanding Variables Numerical Data Types Introduction to String Introduction to Arrays Working with the Array

4. Introduction to Program Flow

Conditional Statements Ternary Operator Switch Statement While Loop For Loop Practicing With Loops

5. Introduction to Functions

What are Functions?Type of Functions Return Statement in Functions Simple Function Practice

Ternary Operator

The ternary operator offers a concise alternative to the if...else statement, with a notable distinction. It consists of three key elements:

ternary.h


              1
            
(boolean expression) ? instruction_for_true_case : instruction_for_false_case

Such an operator is convenient to use, for example, when comparing two numbers:

main.cpp


              123456789101112
            
#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    int accountBalance = 5000;  // Account balance
    int minimumBalance = 1000;  // Minimum required balance

    // Use the ternary operator to check if the balance is above the minimum required
    int result = (accountBalance > minimumBalance) ? accountBalance : minimumBalance;

    std::cout << "Account balance: " << result << std::endl;
}

In this case, the outcome of the ternary operation is assigned to the result variable. If the comparison returns true, the value of var1 will be stored in the result variable.

Conversely, if the comparison result is false, to the result variable will be assigned the value of the var2 variable.

main.cpp


              123456789101112131415
            
#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    int accountBalance = 5000;  // Account balance
    int minimumBalance = 1000;  // Minimum required balance
    int result;

    if (accountBalance > minimumBalance)
        result = accountBalance;
    else
        result = minimumBalance;

    std::cout << "Account balance: " << result << std::endl;
}

Everything was clear?

Thanks for your feedback!

Section 4. Chapter 2