[Solved] PHP Variable definition/declaration with alternative values using “||” “OR” [closed]

Question

If you want $x to be a boolean indicating the truthiness of $y || $z (i.e. if either $y or $z is truthy. Then what you posted: $x = $y || $z will work.

If you want $x to have the same value as the first non false variable you could do a ternary:

$x = $y ? $y : $z;

Accepted Answer

If you want $x to be a boolean indicating the truthiness of $y || $z (i.e. if either $y or $z is truthy. Then what you posted: $x = $y || $z will work.

If you want $x to have the same value as the first non false variable you could do a ternary:

$x = $y ? $y : $z;