When should I use short-circuit operators in Java?

When should I use short-circuit operators in Java?

Short-circuit operators, like && and ||, are used in Java to evaluate boolean expressions efficiently. They stop evaluating as soon as the result is determined.

Can you give me an example of how they work?

Sure! For example, in the expression a && b, if a is false, Java won't evaluate b because the whole expression can't be true.

What about the || operator?

With the || operator, if a is true, Java won't evaluate b since the expression is already true.

Are there any performance benefits to using them?

Yes, using short-circuit operators can improve performance by avoiding unnecessary evaluations, especially in complex conditions.