If-else if-else statement

Definition

An "if-else if-else statement" is a control structure in programming that allows for conditional execution of different code blocks based on multiple conditions. It starts with an initial "if" condition, followed by one or more "else if" conditions, and ends with an optional "else" block.

Related terms

Condition:

A condition is a logical expression that determines whether a certain block of code should be executed or not.

If Statement: An "if statement" is a control structure that executes a specific block of code only if a given condition is true.

Else Statement: An "else statement" is an optional part of an if/ else-if/ else statement that specifies what should happen when all preceding conditions are false.