Setting variable with either value

[Paul Bergstrom]

Is there a better way to write this?

@a = "abc"

@a = @b if @b

This will set value @a to @b if @b already have a value since before. If
not it will use the default @a which is "abc".

 

[Rob Biedenharn]

Is there a better way to write this?

@a = "abc"

@a = @b if @b

This will set value @a to @b if @b already have a value since
before. If
not it will use the default @a which is "abc".

If I understand you, this will do that:

@a = @b || "abc"

-Rob

Rob Biedenharn
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