What is the difference between conditional expressions and if-else statements?

What is the difference between conditional expressions and if-else statements?

Conditional expressions are a shorthand way to write simple if-else statements. They return a value based on a condition.

Can you give me an example of both?

Sure! An if-else statement looks like this:

if (condition) { return value1; } else { return value2; }

A conditional expression would be:

return condition ? value1 : value2;

Both achieve the same result, but the conditional expression is more concise.

When should I use one over the other?

Use conditional expressions for simple conditions to keep your code concise. Use if-else for more complex logic or when readability is a priority.

Are there any performance differences?

In most cases, there are no significant performance differences. The choice should be based on readability and maintainability.