JavaScript Conditional Statements: If/Else and Switch
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Learn how to use conditional statements in JavaScript to control the flow of your program.
Introduction to JavaScript Conditional Statements
Conditional statements are used to control the flow of a program based on certain conditions. In this tutorial, we will cover the basics of JavaScript conditional statements.
If/Else Statements
The if statement is used to execute a block of code if a certain condition is true. The else statement is used to execute a block of code if the condition is false. Here is an example of how to use an if/else statement:
let age = 25;
if (age >= 18) {
console.log('You are an adult.');
} else {
console.log('You are a minor.');
}
Switch Statements
The switch statement is used to execute a block of code based on the value of a variable. Here is an example of how to use a switch statement:
let day = 'Monday';
switch (day) {
case 'Monday':
console.log('Today is Monday.');
break;
case 'Tuesday':
console.log('Today is Tuesday.');
break;
default:
console.log('Today is not Monday or Tuesday.');
}
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we covered the basics of JavaScript conditional statements. We learned how to use if/else statements and switch statements to control the flow of a program.
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