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.

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.