PHP alternative to ternary operator

Question

In JavaScript you can use the following code:

var = value || default;

Is there an equivalent in PHP except for the ternary operator:

$var = ($value) ? $value : $default;

The difference being only having to write $value once?

Answer 1

Since of php 5.3 $var = $value ?: $default

Answer 2

$var = $value or $var = $default;

Answer 3

Another fiddly workaround (compatible with pre-5.3) would be:

$var = current(array_filter(array($value, $default, $default2)));

But that's really just advisable if you do have multiple possible values or defaults. (Doesn't really save on typing, not a compact syntax alternative, just avoids mentioning $value twice.)