Is there a one-liner "do if true" in python3?

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In js and other languages I often perform conditional actions with (...) && console.log('Tis True') || console.log('Tis False');, which I like because it's simple and fits on one line.

Is there a one-liner equivalent in python3? Or do I have to break it over several lines with a boring, old if (): ... statement?

@PatrickArtner I think you chose the wrong duplicate. Should it not rather be https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2580136/does-python-support-short-circuiting? — mkrieger1, Jan 31 '22 at 17:05
You do not have to , you can chain ternary statements or use and/or . But you shouldn't — Patrick Artner, Jan 31 '22 at 17:05

match · Answer 1 · 2022-01-31T17:32:27.277

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You can use and and or in the same way in python:

print("yes") if True else print("no")
# yes

print("yes") if False else print("no")
# no

edited Jan 31 '22 at 17:32

answered Jan 31 '22 at 17:04

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If True, it prints both. – Mr. T Jan 31 '22 at 17:10
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`True and not print("yes") or print("no")` could work. – Patrick Artner Jan 31 '22 at 17:12
I forgot that `print` returns nothing so will be falsey. Have changed the answer to use inline if/else. – match Jan 31 '22 at 17:32

Is there a one-liner "do if true" in python3?

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