So I'm thinking about ??, or !!, or //, or \, or whatever. But I think I like ?? the best so far. Or the least worst.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Considering various operators, the speaker prefers ?? as the least bad option.
- In plain terms
- ?? seems the best among many operators.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose the operator that balances usefulness and clarity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes an operator preferable?
- How to decide on a standard?
Another view
Preference is subjective and may not suit all codebases.
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