The Guide to Control Structures If, If-Else, and Switch-Case in C Programming

In the C programming language, control structures such as if, if-else, and else allow programmers to make decisions during program execution. These structures are used to branch the flow of execution based on specific conditions. In programming, control structures enable the management of program execution flow. They determine which parts of the code will be executed and under what conditions. By using if, if-else, and if-else if-else structures, programmers can write flexible programs that make decisions based on various conditions. Proper use of these control structures enables efficient management of the program execution flow and increases code readability.

if statement

The if statement is used to check a specific condition. If the condition is true, the block of code within the if statement is executed. If the condition is not true, that block of code is skipped, and the program continues. if statements can be nested, meaning you can have another if within one if block.

if (condition) {

    // Executes if condition is true

}

Decision statements determine the flow of the program

if-else statement

The if-else statement extends if by adding an alternative block of code that is executed if the condition is not met. This allows the program to choose between two possibilities.

if (condition1) {

    // Executes if condition is true

} else {

    // Executes if none of the conditions are true

}

if-else if- else statement

When it is necessary to check multiple conditions, a combination of if with one or more else if parts, with an optional final else, is used. This allows the program to branch into multiple possible outcomes.

 

if (condition1) {

    // Executes if condition1 is true

} else if (condition2) {

    // Executes if condition1 is false and condition2 is true

} else {

    // Executes if none of the conditions are true

}

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