no-ternary.md

Pattern: Use of ternary operator

Issue: -

Description

The ternary operator provides a shorthand way to write conditional expressions, but can make code harder to read, especially when nested or used for complex conditions. Using if statements makes the code's intent clearer.

Examples

Example of incorrect code:

const value = condition ? trueValue : falseValue;

const status = count > 0 ? 'active' : 'inactive';

const result = x ? a ? b : c : d;

return isValid ? success() : failure();

Example of correct code:

let value;
if (condition) {
  value = trueValue;
} else {
  value = falseValue;
}

let status;
if (count > 0) {
  status = 'active';
} else {
  status = 'inactive';
}

if (isValid) {
  return success();
} else {
  return failure();
}