Using the if Statement in Python
Introduction
The `if` statement in Python is used for decision-making. It allows a program to execute certain
code only when a specific condition is met. This is fundamental for controlling the flow of a
program.
Syntax
The basic syntax of an `if` statement in Python is:
if condition:
# Code to execute if the condition is True
Example
Example of an `if` statement:
x = 10
if x > 5:
print("x is greater than 5")
The if-else Statement
If you want to execute different code when the condition is `False`, use the `else` statement:
x = 3
if x > 5:
print("x is greater than 5")
else:
print("x is not greater than 5")
The if-elif-else Statement
You can check multiple conditions using `elif` (short for 'else if'):
x = 10
if x > 15:
print("x is greater than 15")
elif x > 5:
print("x is greater than 5 but not greater than 15")
else:
print("x is 5 or less")
