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JSX Conditionals (Live Playground)

Conditional rendering is a powerful technique that allows you to create dynamic user interfaces based on the state of your application. In this tutorial, we'll explore various conditional rendering techniques in JSX, including if-else statements, ternary operators, and logical && operators, with sample code and simple explanations.

If-Else Statements​

You can use if-else statements in your React components to conditionally render content based on certain conditions. Here's an example of using an if-else statement in a React component:

JavaScript
function WelcomeMessage({ isLoggedIn }) {
  let message;

  if (isLoggedIn) {
    message = <h1>Welcome back!</h1>;
  } else {
    message = <h1>Please log in.</h1>;
  }

  return <div>{message}</div>;
}

In this example, we used an if-else statement to conditionally render either a "Welcome back!" or "Please log in." message based on the isLoggedIn prop.

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Ternary Operators​

The ternary operator (condition ? expr1 : expr2) is a concise way to perform conditional rendering in JSX. Here's an example of using a ternary operator in JSX:

JavaScript
function WelcomeMessage({ isLoggedIn }) {
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>{isLoggedIn ? 'Welcome back!' : 'Please log in.'}</h1>
    </div>
  );
}
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Logical && Operator​

The logical && operator is another convenient way to conditionally render content in JSX. It's particularly useful when you want to render content only if a certain condition is met. Here's an example of using the logical && operator in JSX:

JavaScript
function UserProfile({ user }) {
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>User Profile</h1>
      {user && <p>Welcome, {user.name}!</p>}
    </div>
  );
}

In this example, we used the logical && operator to render a "Welcome, {user.name}!" message only if the user prop exists.

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Conclusion​

Conditional rendering in JSX is a powerful technique that enables you to create dynamic and interactive user interfaces based on the state of your application. By understanding how to use if-else statements, ternary operators, and logical && operators, you'll be better equipped to build engaging and responsive React applications. With a strong foundation in JSX conditionals, you'll be well on your way to becoming a proficient React developer.