what does this line of code mean?

Hey all, been reading through a pretty advanced java game development book. I came across a line of code and I'm unable to figure out what it means (it's the syntax and the question mark confusing me, not really the commands):

Here it is:

Code:

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isOverPauseButton = pauseArea.contains(x, y) ? true : false;

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Could anyone explain to me what that means?

Thanks.

A similar question was asked yesterday. Have a look:
http://www.java-forums.org/new-java/...shorthand.html

This explains it:

http://www.java-forums.org/new-java/...shorthand.html

Luck,
CJSL

Dang it Furball... you always do that !!! Well, on the bright side, we seem to be on the same frecuency :)

Take care,
CJSL

Thanks guys. I'll have a look.

Interesting... it would seem that in my example above the whole ternary operator isn't even necessary (since it's testing the .contains for true or false, it might as well just say:

Code:

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isOverPauseButton = pauseArea.contains(x, y);

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right?)

Quote:

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Originally Posted by CJSLMAN

Dang it Furball... you always do that !!! Well, on the bright side, we seem to be on the same frecuency :)Take care,CJSL

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LOL. I'm wearing my ninja suit today. ¡Que tenga un buen día!

Yeah, it is completely redundant here.