What are If Statements?
If statements let your code make decisions! They run certain code only when a condition is true. Think of it like: "IF it's raining, THEN bring an umbrella."
Basic Syntax
⚡ javascript
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if (condition) {
// Code runs only if condition is true
}
// Example:
const age = 16
if (age >= 16) {
console.log('You can drive!')
}
// Prints: You can drive!Key Parts:
- if - The keyword that starts the statement
- (condition) - What to check (must be true or false)
- {curly braces} - Contains the code to run if true