3.4 Else If Statements

Else If Statements: Used when you have multiple conditions that need to be checked sequentially.

Flow of Execution: Each condition is evaluated in the order written. The first true condition’s code runs, and the rest are skipped.

Structure:

  • Start with a single if statement.
  • Follow with as many else if statements as needed.
  • Optionally end with one else to handle any remaining cases. Key Concept: The order of conditions matters. More specific conditions should come before broader ones to ensure accurate results.

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  1. If I was 19 what would it print out?
  2. If I was 13 what would it print out?
  3. Create your if statement with one else if condition.
// #1 would print "You can register to vote" and "You are old enough for a license to drive"
// #2 you said in class it meant to say 14, so 14

// if statement with one else if condition below
int age = 20;

if (age >= 18) {
    System.out.println("Adult");
} else if (age >= 13) {
    System.out.println("Teen");
} else {
    System.out.println("Child");
}