Lesson 07 of 55
8 mins readPython Conditional Branching: if, then, elseif & else
In Plain English
In Lua, conditionals begin with `if condition then`, can have multiple `elseif condition then` branches, an optional `else`, and must end with the `end` keyword.
Deep Dive: How It Works
Keyword then: Condition expressions must be followed by the `then` keyword.
Spelling: The keyword is `elseif` (one word, without spaces or hyphens).
Terminator: All control flow blocks terminate with `end`.
Core Rules to Remember
then ... end Block: Every if statement requires `then` after the condition and terminates with `end`.
elseif Keyword: Single word `elseif` for cascading conditions.
Live Interactive Example
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Python 3.12
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Output Console
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How it works: score 85 matched the (score >= 80) branch.
Your Turn: Micro Challenge
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Micro Exercise
Check CPU Temperature
- Declare `local temp = 82`.
- If `temp > 80`, print `"Warning: Overheating"`. Otherwise print `"Temp: OK"`.
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