### The Ternary Operator in C

In C, there's a shorthand for the `if-else` statement known as the **ternary operator**, represented by `?:`.

```c
(condition) ? value_if_true : value_if_false
```

You can use this operator when you want to **assign one of two values** to a variable based on a condition. For instance, to determine the larger of two variables:
```c
int a = 10; 
int b = 4;
int c;
	
c = (a > b) ? a : b;
```

After executing the above statement, what will be the value of `c`?

For comparison, here's how the same logic looks using the `if...else` statement:
```c
if (a > b)
{
	c = a;
}
else
{
	c = b;
}
```

> **Note**
>
> While the ternary operator is a concise way to express conditionals, it's **best to avoid it in complex structures**. It can make the code **harder to read** for your teammates (though perhaps not for your instructor).

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The Ternary Operator in C