How to simplify this C# if/else syntax

Question

I have the following statement:

serverCard.Details = !String.IsNullOrEmpty(card.Details) ? card.Details : serverCard.Details;

I want to check and see if card.Details is null or empty... if not, write the value. Is there any syntax that allows me to leave out the else conditional?

Answer 1

Sure, just use a regular if:

if(!String.IsNullOrEmpty(card.Details))
    serverCard.Details = card.Details

Answer 2

You can always use the old if statement:

if(!String.IsNullOrEmpty(card.Details))
{
  serverCard.Details = card.Details;
}

I think the ternary operator is not needed here.