Using EJS, how do I insert a value if it exists

Question

Why it doesn't work:

 <input type="text" name="givenName" <% if(givenName) {%> value="<%= givenName %>" <% } %>/><br/>

It throws a reference error indicating that givenName is undefined, which may or may not be, and is the reason for the conditional.

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rob_hicks 23 Mar 12 at 11:11

1 answer

Doron segal · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-21T05:54:15+0000

You want to check if (locals.givenName)

 <input type="text" name="givenName" <% if(locals.givenName) {%> value="<%= givenName %>" <% } %>/><br/>