Conditions in javascript if else statement in js shorts

okay, let's dive into javascript's `if...else` statements and conditional logic. i'll provide a detailed tutorial with examples, covering everything from the basics to slightly more advanced usage, including common short forms and best practices.

**javascript `if...else` statements: a comprehensive guide**

`if...else` statements are fundamental to decision-making in javascript (and most programming languages). they allow you to execute different code blocks based on whether a condition is true or false.

**1. the basic `if` statement**

the simplest form is the `if` statement:



* **`if (condition)`:** the `if` keyword is followed by a condition enclosed in parentheses `()`. this condition *must* evaluate to either `true` or `false` (or something that can be coerced to a boolean value - more on that later).
* **`{ ... }`:** the code within the curly braces `{}` is called the *code block*. it will only be executed if the `condition` is `true`.

**example:**



**2. the `if...else` statement**

the `if...else` statement adds an alternative code block to be executed if the condition is `false`.



* **`else { ... }`:** the `else` keyword indicates the code block to be executed when the `condition` in the `if` statement is `false`.

**example:**



here, `age = 18` is `false` because `age` is 15. the `else` block is executed, and "you are not yet an adult." is printed.

**3. the `if...else if...else` statement (chaining conditions)**

you can chain multiple conditions together using `else if` to check for a series of possibilities:



* **`else if (condition)`:** you can have as many `else if` clauses as you need. each `else if` is checked *only if* the previous `if` or `else if` conditions were ...

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