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Ben MorchBen Morch 

Shorthand If-Then Statement

Hi all,

I am reveiwing some code in our instance that I did not write.  It appears to be a simple if-then statement but I want to make sure I understand the syntax. 
cqr = acc.Credit_Quality_Rating__c == null ? 0 : acc.Credit_Quality_Rating__c;

I believe this is saying:
If acc.Credit_Quality_Rating__c is null, then set cqr = 0, else set it to acc.Credit_Quality_Rating__c.

I also have this is in the code that is confusing me: 
ReviewDate = ReviewDate || oldAcc.Credit_Review_Date__c != acc.Credit_Review_Date__c ? true : false;

I was having a hard time figuring this one out.  I am just looking for an explanation of the syntax.

Thanks for any help
Best Answer chosen by Ben Morch
Amit Chaudhary 8Amit Chaudhary 8
Means if 
"ReviewDate " is true OR Old "Credit_Review_Date__c " and New "Credit_Review_Date__c" are not equals then true elase false

if( ReviewDate || oldAcc.Credit_Review_Date__c != acc.Credit_Review_Date__c )
{
 ReviewDate = true;
}
else
{
ReviewDate = falsel
}

I hope this will help you. Please mark this as solution if this will help you

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Amit Chaudhary 8Amit Chaudhary 8
Means if 
"ReviewDate " is true OR Old "Credit_Review_Date__c " and New "Credit_Review_Date__c" are not equals then true elase false

if( ReviewDate || oldAcc.Credit_Review_Date__c != acc.Credit_Review_Date__c )
{
 ReviewDate = true;
}
else
{
ReviewDate = falsel
}

I hope this will help you. Please mark this as solution if this will help you
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ManojjenaManojjena

Hi Ben,

You are  right ,Basically this is called ternary operator .  Term before question mark is condition if it will true then value retrun After quesstion mark and before colon else value after colon .

 

result = testCondition ? value1 : value2
 

I think you are clear now.

Let me know if it helps !!
Thanks 

Manoj