【Python 学习笔记】ternary operator

What's a ternary operator in python?

A ternary operator in Python is a way to perform conditional operations in a single line of code. It's a shorthand for the if-else statement and is also known as a conditional expression. The syntax is:

<expression1> if <condition> else <expression2>

age = 18
status = "Adult" if age >= 18 else "Minor"
print(status)  # Output: Adult

What about if-elif-else?
Python does not have a direct syntax for ternary operators with multiple conditions like if-elif-else statements. However, you can achieve similar functionality using nested ternary operators, though this can become hard to read. While the nested ternary operator is more concise, the if-elif-else structure is generally more readable and easier to maintain, especially when dealing with multiple conditions. Use nested ternary operators judiciously and consider readability and maintainability of your code.

score = 85

if score >= 90:
    grade = "A"
elif score >= 80:
    grade = "B"
elif score >= 70:
    grade = "C"
elif score >= 60:
    grade = "D"
else:
    grade = "F"

print(grade)  # Output: B

score = 85

grade = "A" if score >= 90 else "B" if score >= 80 else "C" if score >= 70 else "D" if score >= 60 else "F"
print(grade)  # Output: B

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