what does this line of code mean?

[diggitydoggz]

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:

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

Could anyone explain to me what that means?

Thanks.

[Fubarable]

A similar question was asked yesterday. Have a look:
Shorthand ?

[CJSLMAN]

This explains it:

Shorthand ?

Luck,
CJSL

[CJSLMAN]

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

Take care,
CJSL

[diggitydoggz]

Thanks guys. I'll have a look.

[diggitydoggz]

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:

isOverPauseButton = pauseArea.contains(x, y);

right?)

[Fubarable]

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

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

[Fubarable]

Yeah, it is completely redundant here.