--- title: What is the difference between statement and statement... description: Learn the main difference between if...else and ternary operator in JavaScript. Understand why the ternary operator is considered an expression and if...else... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/what-is-the-difference-between-statement-and-statement-in-javascript--mujf5dyna twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: What is the difference between statement and statement in JavaScript? | daily.dev og:description: Learn the main difference between if...else and ternary operator in JavaScript. 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