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EL Syntax error on string literal as second operand of conditional operator in Rational Application Developer v7.5

Troubleshooting


Problem

This technote explains why you get an EL Syntax error reported on a line in a JSF/JSP with code like the following: "${empty param.employee ? 'us' : param.employee}" when working with IBM® Rational® Application Developer v7.5. It also provides a solution to the problem.

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Modified date:
19 August 2022

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