Ternary Operator

The ?: operator, which chooses one of two values from a condition.

What does Ternary Operator do in Java?

Ternary Operator — The ?: operator, which chooses one of two values from a condition.

class Inventory {
    String stockLabel(int stock) {
        return stock > 0 ? "Available" : "Sold out";
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026