Putting a simple if-then-else statement on one line [duplicate]
That's more specifically a ternary operator expression than an if-then, here's the python syntax
value_when_true if condition else value_when_false
Better Example: (thanks Mr. Burns)
'Yes' if fruit == 'Apple' else 'No'
Now with assignment and contrast with if syntax
fruit = 'Apple'isApple = True if fruit == 'Apple' else False
vs
fruit = 'Apple'isApple = Falseif fruit == 'Apple' : isApple = True
Moreover, you can still use the "ordinary" if
syntax and conflate it into one line with a colon.
if i > 3: print("We are done.")
or
field_plural = Noneif field_plural is not None: print("insert into testtable(plural) '{0}'".format(field_plural))
count = 0 if count == N else N+1
- the ternary operator. Although I'd say your solution is more readable than this.