IF/ELSE Statements
Implementing branching paths in code to allow for different outcomes based on conditions.
Key Questions
- Explain how the 'else' block provides a safety net for our program.
- Justify why the order of conditional checks is important in a script.
- Design a simple quiz program using selection with IF/ELSE statements.
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