The else if Statement
Explore the else if statement in Java to understand how multi-way selection operates with multiple boolean conditions. Learn to write code that executes specific blocks based on which condition is true, and how the else block runs when no conditions are met. This lesson helps you master decision-making logic essential for programming and the AP Computer Science exam.
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What is an else if statement?
Java offers a multi-way selection process in the form of else if statement. There are a series of conditions with different code statements to be executed for each condition.
A multi-way selection is performed using if-else-if statements such that exactly one section of code is executed associated with the first condition that evaluates to true.
Explanation
In this case, the body of the if statement is executed when the boolean condition is true. If not, then the next condition will be tested. The process will continue until the subsequent conditions evaluate to false. If none of the conditions is met, then eventually, the else block will execute.
Here is its syntax: ...