Company
Date Published
Author
Phil Nash
Word count
1299
Language
English
Hacker News points
2

Summary

The text discusses the debate over formatting nested ternary operators in JavaScript code, with some arguing that they are clearer and easier to read when formatted in a specific way, while others believe that they can be confusing and should be avoided. The author proposes an alternative approach, suggesting that nested ternaries can be replaced with conditional statements or functions, which can make the code more readable and maintainable. They also argue that formatting nested ternary operators is not as important as making sure the code is clear and easy to understand. The text concludes by emphasizing the importance of minimizing nesting in code and prioritizing clarity over brevity.