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Nested Conditionals

Definition

Nested conditionals refer to having conditional statements (if/else) inside other conditional statements. This allows for more complex decision-making by evaluating multiple conditions within each other.

Related terms

Conditional Statement: A conditional statement is a programming construct that allows for different actions to be taken based on whether a certain condition is true or false.

Boolean Expression: A boolean expression is an expression that evaluates to either true or false. It is commonly used in conditional statements.

Else-if Statement: An else-if statement allows for multiple conditions to be checked sequentially, providing alternative paths of execution based on different conditions.

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Additional resources (1)

AP Computer Science A - Unit 3 Overview: Boolean Expressions and if Statements

Practice Questions (4)

What is the purpose of nested conditionals in programming?
How do nested conditionals contribute to code readability?
When do we use nested conditionals in programming?
What is the purpose of using nested conditionals in programming?

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