num_comments

num_comments is an integer variable containing the number of comments posted in response to the article.

It can also be used as a boolean variable; it is true if it is nonzero.

Example

In the example below, if at least one person has commented, the phrase n people have commented so far. (where n is the number of comments) is displayed. If no comments have yet been made, the phrase Nobody's commented yet. is displayed:

{{if num_comments}}

{{num_comments}} people have commented so far.

{{else}}

Nobody's commented yet.

{{/if}}