How to condense if/else into one line in Python?

In Python, you can condense an if/else statement into a single line using what's called a ternary conditional operator. This is a clean and readable way to assign a value or return a result based on a condition without writing a full multi-line if/else block.

 Syntax:

  value_if_true if condition else value_if_false

 Example:

age = 18
status = "Adult" if age >= 18 else "Minor"
print(status)  # Output: Adult

 When to Use One-Line If/Else:

• Simple assignments where both outcomes are straightforward.
  
• Return statements inside functions.
  
• Inline expressions for cleaner and more readable code.
  

 When Not to Use:

• When the logic is complex and readability would suffer.
  
• If either the if or else part involves multiple steps or side effects.
  

 More Examples:

x = 10
result = "Even" if x % 2 == 0 else "Odd"
print(result)

score = 75
grade = "Pass" if score >= 50 else "Fail"

This approach keeps your code concise without sacrificing clarity—perfect for quick decisions or assignments. Just remember: use it wisely and avoid cramming too much logic into one line if it hurts readability.