else statements
Definition
Else statements are used in programming to specify a block of code that should be executed if the condition of an if statement is false.
Analogy
Think of else statements like a backup plan. If the condition in an if statement is not met, the else statement acts as a fallback option, executing a different set of instructions.
Related terms
If statements: Used to check a condition and execute a block of code if it evaluates to true.
Boolean expressions: Expressions that evaluate to either true or false.
Nested if-else statements: When an else statement contains another if-else statement inside it.
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