If you're just getting started with JavaScript, understanding conditional statements is crucial for writing logic-driven code. In this post, we’ll break down if, else, else if, and the ternary operator in the simplest way possible.

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✨ What Are Conditional Statements?

Conditional statements allow your program to make decisions based on certain conditions. Think of them as ways to say:

“If this happens, do that. Otherwise, do something else.”

✅ Basic Syntax

1. if Statement 

let age = 18;
if (age >= 18) {
  console.log("You're an adult");
}

2. if...else Statement 

let age = 16;
if (age >= 18) {
  console.log("You're an adult");
} else {
  console.log("You're underage");
}

3. if...else if...else 

let score = 75;

if (score >= 90) {
  console.log("A");
} else if (score >= 80) {
  console.log("B");
} else if (score >= 70) {
  console.log("C");
} else {
  console.log("F");
}

4. Ternary Operator

A shorthand way of writing an if...else:

let isMember = true;
let fee = isMember ? "$2.00" : "$10.00";
console.log(fee); // "$2.00"

🧪 Real-Life Use Case Example

Imagine you're building a login system:

const isLoggedIn = true;

if (isLoggedIn) {
  console.log("Welcome back!");
} else {
  console.log("Please log in.");
}

📘 What You'll Learn in the Video

✅ How if statements work

✅ When to use else and else if

✅ How to simplify logic using ternary operators

✅ Real-world use cases with clear code examples

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