Else statement

Definition

An else statement is an optional part of an if statement that specifies what code should be executed when the condition in the if statement is false.

Related terms

Nested if-else statements: Nested if-else statements allow for more complex decision-making processes by combining multiple conditions and corresponding blocks of code.

if-else-if ladder: An if-else-if ladder is a series of conditions and corresponding blocks of code that are checked one after another until a true condition is found or all conditions have been checked.

Ternary operator: The ternary operator (? :) provides a shorthand way to write simple conditional expressions. It allows you to choose between two values based on a condition.