PHP return shorthand if elseIf else not working as expected [duplicate]

Question

Is my return missing something?

return $var === 'apple' ? 'A' : $var === 'banana' ? 'B' : 'C';

There is only one issue is when $var is ='apple' is doesn't return A it returns B

I can definitely see the $var printing apple So why not returning A

For me the statement is correct anyone have any idea?

@treyBake Understand But this is very short And an experience developer would not have problem with it. But the question still remains. — Juliano Vargas
– Juliano Vargas, Commented Jul 18, 2019 at 10:34
An experienced developer would probably not use a elseif ternary — treyBake
– treyBake, Commented Jul 18, 2019 at 10:35

Death-is-the-real-truth · Accepted Answer · 2019-07-18 10:42:24Z

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You need to use () in second condition like below:

return $var === 'apple' ? 'A' : ($var === 'banana' ? 'B' : 'C');

Output:-

answered Jul 18, 2019 at 10:42

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