Java Tutorial - How to use Conditional Operator ( ? : )

How to use the Conditional Operator ( ? : ) in Java.

Hi Everyone and Welcome,

I am continuing on with my video series on Java programming for beginners. In this video, I motivate, introduce and illustrate with an example the conditional operator in Java (it is also known as the ternary operator). It is a very useful language construct that all beginners should know and love.

The conditional operator may be expressed as follows:

variable y = (boolean expression) ? value if true : value if false

The conditional operator allows us to write more succinct and legible Java code and is to be preferred over more length and wordy code.

I hope you find the video beneficial. If you have questions or feedback, please leave a comment below. Thank you!

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