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Java Else If Statement

The else if statement in Java allows you to check multiple conditions sequentially. If the first if condition is false, it checks the next else if condition, and so on.

Key Topics

1. Syntax

if (condition1) {
    // Code to execute if condition1 is true
} else if (condition2) {
    // Code to execute if condition2 is true
} else {
    // Code to execute if all conditions are false
}

2. Example

Example of using else if statements:

public class ElseIfExample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int score = 85;
        if (score >= 90) {
            System.out.println("Grade A");
        } else if (score >= 80) {
            System.out.println("Grade B");
        } else if (score >= 70) {
            System.out.println("Grade C");
        } else {
            System.out.println("Grade D");
        }
    }
}

Key Takeaways

  • Use else if to check multiple conditions in sequence.
  • The first condition that evaluates to true will have its code block executed.
  • If none of the conditions are true, the else block (if present) will execute.
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