Control Flow
Programs don't just run straight through - they make decisions! Control flow
statements let your code take different paths based on conditions.
What You'll Learn
- if/else statements - Run code only when conditions are met
- switch statements - Handle multiple specific cases
- Ternary operator - Quick inline conditionals
Why This Matters
Almost every useful program needs to make decisions:
- "If the user is logged in, show the dashboard"
- "If the password is wrong, show an error"
- "If it's a weekend, apply a discount"
Control flow is what makes programs smart. Instead of doing the same thing every
time, your code can respond to different situations appropriately.
Let's teach your code to think!