Conditional Statements

Conditional statements are fundamental programming constructs that allow code to execute different actions based on whether specified conditions are true or false. They enable decision-making in programs by evaluating expressions and branching execution accordingly. Common types include if-else statements, switch-case statements, and ternary operators.

Also known as: Conditionals, If-Else Statements, Branching Logic, Decision Structures, Control Flow Statements

Why learn Conditional Statements?

Developers should learn conditional statements as they are essential for implementing logic, handling user input, validating data, and controlling program flow in virtually all applications. They are used in scenarios like form validation, game mechanics, business rule enforcement, and error handling to create dynamic and responsive software.

Learning Resources

• docs: MDN Web Docs: Conditional Statements
• tutorial: W3Schools: JavaScript If...Else Statements
• tutorial: freeCodeCamp: Conditional Logic in Programming
• course: Khan Academy: Programming - Conditionals
• video: YouTube: Conditional Statements Explained