Shorthand for isset() in php

Created at 04-Apr-2021 , By samar

Shorthand for isset() in php

In this session, we’ll try our hand at solving the "Shorthand for isset() in php" puzzle by using the computer language.

  • NULL coalescing operator in php

    $var = $var ?? "default";
    

    You can use this snippet as a shorthand for isset() function in php which is a NULL coalescing operator. It is used to check whether a given variable is NULL or not and returns its first operand if it exists and is not NULL else it returns the second operand. It will fetch the value of $var and returns 'default' if it ($var) does not exist. 

    Instead of writing any lengthy code like $var = isset($var) ? $var : 'default';  you can use this code snippet.

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