02-if, elif, and else Statements.ipynb

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    "# if, elif, else Statements\n",
    "\n",
    "<code>if</code> Statements in Python allows us to tell the computer to perform alternative actions based on a certain set of results.\n",
    "\n",
    "Verbally, we can imagine we are telling the computer:\n",
    "\n",
    "\"Hey if this case happens, perform some action\"\n",
    "\n",
    "We can then expand the idea further with <code>elif</code> and <code>else</code> statements, which allow us to tell the computer:\n",
    "\n",
    "\"Hey if this case happens, perform some action. Else, if another case happens, perform some other action. Else, if *none* of the above cases happened, perform this action.\"\n",
    "\n",
    "Let's go ahead and look at the syntax format for <code>if</code> statements to get a better idea of this:\n",
    "\n",
    "    if case1:\n",
    "        perform action1\n",
    "    elif case2:\n",
    "        perform action2\n",
    "    else: \n",
    "        perform action3"
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    "## First Example\n",
    "\n",
    "Let's see a quick example of this:"
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      "It was true!\n"
     ]
    }
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    "if True:\n",
    "    print('It was true!')"
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    "Let's add in some else logic:"
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      "I will be printed in any case where x is not true\n"
     ]
    }
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    "x = False\n",
    "\n",
    "if x:\n",
    "    print('x was True!')\n",
    "else:\n",
    "    print('I will be printed in any case where x is not true')"
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    "### Multiple Branches\n",
    "\n",
    "Let's get a fuller picture of how far <code>if</code>, <code>elif</code>, and <code>else</code> can take us!\n",
    "\n",
    "We write this out in a nested structure. Take note of how the <code>if</code>, <code>elif</code>, and <code>else</code> line up in the code. This can help you see what <code>if</code> is related to what <code>elif</code> or <code>else</code> statements.\n",
    "\n",
    "We'll reintroduce a comparison syntax for Python."
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     "text": [
      "Welcome to the bank!\n"
     ]
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    "loc = 'Bank'\n",
    "\n",
    "if loc == 'Auto Shop':\n",
    "    print('Welcome to the Auto Shop!')\n",
    "elif loc == 'Bank':\n",
    "    print('Welcome to the bank!')\n",
    "else:\n",
    "    print('Where are you?')"
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    "Note how the nested <code>if</code> statements are each checked until a True boolean causes the nested code below it to run. You should also note that you can put in as many <code>elif</code> statements as you want before you close off with an <code>else</code>.\n",
    "\n",
    "Let's create two more simple examples for the <code>if</code>, <code>elif</code>, and <code>else</code> statements:"
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      "Welcome Sammy!\n"
     ]
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    "person = 'Sammy'\n",
    "\n",
    "if person == 'Sammy':\n",
    "    print('Welcome Sammy!')\n",
    "else:\n",
    "    print(\"Welcome, what's your name?\")"
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      "Welcome George!\n"
     ]
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    "person = 'George'\n",
    "\n",
    "if person == 'Sammy':\n",
    "    print('Welcome Sammy!')\n",
    "elif person =='George':\n",
    "    print('Welcome George!')\n",
    "else:\n",
    "    print(\"Welcome, what's your name?\")"
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    "## Indentation\n",
    "\n",
    "It is important to keep a good understanding of how indentation works in Python to maintain the structure and order of your code. We will touch on this topic again when we start building out functions!"
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