Do ternary operators increase complexity in programs?

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Published on 2009-02-11T01:35:59Z Indexed on 2010/03/18 20:11 UTC
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Some people would rather user if statements then a ternary operator because they say the increase complexity in your programs. I personally like ternary operators, what is your opinion? Should you use if statements or ternary operators?

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