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The ?? operator

By , 4 Sep 2012
 

Introduction

Operator is introduced with Nullable datatype inclusion in .NET Framework operator ?? can also be referred in a word like 'In case of null, pick value from another'

Scenario

Suppose you're assigning a value to Nullable bool like:
 
bool? b = null;
At the time of checking value, it will give you an error like:
if(b) //Error CS0266.
{
 
}
So it's always preferable using ?? to prevent error like
if(b ?? false)
{
}
It defines that, in case b is null, pick the value false.
?? can be also used in multiple choice of value like:
bool ? a = null
bool ? b = null
bool ? c = true
 
a = b ?? c ?? false;
 
That will check b first, If b is undefined or null, then it will move further to check for c if that's also having null then it will set false to a.

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GeneralReason for my vote of 5 Good to remind people about (new) la... Pinmemberjohannesnestler21 Feb '12 - 3:39 
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GeneralAre you gonna now describe other operators as well? :) Pinmemberjszczur3 Jan '11 - 11:57 
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