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C# C# Objects Encapsulation and Arrays Ternary If

Posted by Carlos Miguel Fabella
Carlos Miguel Fabella
5,013 Points

Why is ( value < 0) not accepted on the code challenge while (value < 0) is accepted?

My first code on the Code challenge was: int value = -1; string textColor = null;

textColor = ( value < 0 ) ? "red" : "green";

however, the code challenge does not accepted it and returned "Bummer! Did you include the boolean expression to evaluate? "

however, upon removing the space (" ") and making the 3rd line: textColor = (value < 0 ) ? "red" : "green";

the code challenge accepted it.

Please enlighten us about this.

Thank you.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,608 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,608 Points

You don't really need parentheses at all, but you're right that if you do have them the spacing should not matter.

While the forum is a great place to get help from other students, it may not be the most expedient (or even certain) way to contact the staff. You may also want to report this as a bug as described on the Support page.