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description: "Discussion on \"JavaScript - Better way to check for Nullish Value\". When should you use ?? (nullish coalescing) and when || (logical OR)?"
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# [JavaScript - Better way to check for Nullish Value](https://apoorvtyagi.tech/nullish-coalescing-operator-vs-logical-or-javascript?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When should you use ?? (nullish coalescing) and when || (logical OR)?

Mar 16, 2021 · 3 min read · apoorvtyagi.tech  
Updated Dec 4, 2021  
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