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Python Shorthand If

Short Hand If

If you have only one statement to execute, you can put it on the same line as the if statement.

if

Note

You still need the colon : after the condition.

Short Hand If ... Else

If you have one statement for if and one for else , you can put them on the same line using a conditional expression:

if

This is called a conditional expression (sometimes known as a "ternary operator").

Assign a Value With If ... Else

You can also use a one-line if / else to choose a value and assign it to a variable:

Example

a = 10

b = 20

bigger = a if a > b else b

print("Bigger is", bigger)

The syntax follows this pattern

variable = value_if_true if condition else value_if_false

Multiple Conditions on One Line

You can chain conditional expressions, but keep it short so it stays readable:

Example

a = 330

b = 330

print("A") if a > b else print("=") if a == b else print("B")

When to Use Shorthand If

Shorthand if statements and ternary operators should be used when:

  • The condition and actions are simple
  • It improves code readability
  • You want to make a quick assignment based on a condition

Important: While shorthand if statements can make code more concise, avoid overusing them for complex conditions. For readability, use regular if-else statements when dealing with multiple lines of code or complex logic.

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