if statement
Definition
An if statement is a programming construct that allows the execution of a block of code only if a certain condition is true.
Analogy
Think of an if statement as a decision-making process. It's like deciding whether to go outside or stay indoors based on the weather forecast. If it's sunny, you go outside; otherwise, you stay indoors.
Related terms
else statement: A programming construct that allows the execution of a block of code when the condition in the if statement is false.
boolean expression: A logical expression that evaluates to either true or false.
nested if statements: When an if statement is placed inside another if statement. It allows for more complex decision-making processes.
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In an if statement, where should the condition be placed?
Which of the following is the correct structure of an if statement?
When is the code that comes AFTER the conditional body of the if statement executed?
What happens when there is a return statement inside the conditional body of an if statement that evaluates to true?
What happens if the body of an if statement is supposed to consist of multiple lines but lacks enclosing brackets?
Why is there the convention of indenting code inside the body of an if statement?
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