elvis operator

Questions

What does elvis operator mean?

A binary operator that returns its first operand if that operand evaluates to true, and otherwise evaluates and returns its second operand.

Where does elvis operator come from?

The notation ?: humorously reinterpreted as an emoticon representing the eyes and hairstyle of Elvis Presley.

How to pronounce elvis operator

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