Python Control Structures: Conditional Statements

Prepare to take command! Today we’ll look at one of the most fundamental parts of Python (and, indeed, any programming language): conditional statements.Conditional statements are the foundation of Python decision-making. They enable your program to respond differently to various conditions. How do they accomplish this? By analyzing specific conditions and running different pieces of code based on the outcome. To generate these conditions, we use Python’s **‘if’, ‘elif’ **(short for else if), and ‘else’ expressions. Here’s a quick rundown:- if: The if statement checks if a condition is True. If it is, Python executes the code block that follows.

if weather == "rain":
print("Don't forget your umbrella!")

• elif: The elif statement is used to check for additional conditions if the condition(s) before it is False.

elif weather == "sunny":
print("You might need sunglasses.")

• else: The else statement catches anything which isn’t caught by the preceding conditions.

else:
print("Have a great day!")

Exercise

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, involves writing a Python script that mimics a simple “dice” game. Here’s what it should do:- Generate a random number between 1 and 6.

• If the number is 1, print “It is certain.”
• If the number is 2, print “Reply hazy, try again.”
• If the number is 3, print “Don’t count on it.”
• If the number is 4, print “Most likely.”
• If the number is 5, print “Outlook isn’t so good.”
• If the number is 6, print “This is amazing!.”

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve just discovered the power of conditional statements in Python. They act as the command and control center for your code, directing its execution depending on specified conditions. Continue your excellent effort and coding!