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  1. Rules Repository
  2. RSPEC-1774

The ternary operator should not be used

    Details

    • Type: Code Smell Detection
    • Status: Active
    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • Labels:
    • Message:
      Convert this usage of the ternary operator to an "if"/"else" structure.
    • Default Severity:
      Major
    • Impact:
      Low
    • Likelihood:
      High
    • Legacy Key:
      ConditionalOperator
    • Covered Languages:
      C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Objective-C
    • Remediation Function:
      Constant/Issue
    • Constant Cost:
      5min
    • Analysis Scope:
      Main Sources, Test Sources
    • Checkstyle:
      AvoidInlineConditionals

      Description

      While the ternary operator is pleasingly compact, its use can make code more difficult to read. It should therefore be avoided in favor of the more verbose if/else structure.

      Noncompliant Code Example

      printf("%s", (i > 10 ? "yes" : "no"));

      Compliant Solution

      if (i > 10) {
  printf("yes");
} else {
  printf("no");
}

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          Issue Links

          deprecates

          Finding Detection - RSPEC-1521 Avoid use of conditional operator

          • Closed
          is implemented by

          New Feature - A new feature of the product, which has yet to be developed. CPP-655 Rule: The ternary operator should not be used

          • Major - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

          Task - A task that needs to be done. CPP-707 Create Objective-C rules repository containing targeted rules

          • Major - Major loss of function.
          • Closed
          links to

          Web Link Implemented by SONARJS-274

          Web Link is implemented by SONARJAVA-720

          1.
          		 JavaScript RSPEC-1954 Language-Specification Active Unassigned
          2.
          		 Java RSPEC-2106 Language-Specification Active Unassigned

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                Reporter:
                ann.campbell.2 Ann Campbell
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