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Python Python Basics Types and Branching If, Else and Elif

Chinwe Nwadiora
Chinwe Nwadiora
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Posted by Chinwe Nwadiora
Chinwe Nwadiora
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Must elif code block come before else code block, or is the order of elif and else interchangeable?

Must elif code block come before else code block, or is the order of elif and else interchangeable?

3 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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A conditional series always starts with an "if". An "else" is optional, but it must always be last. In between you may have (also optional) any number of "elif" statements.

Matt Smith
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I had the same question. Thanks!

Chinwe Nwadiora
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Chinwe Nwadiora
Chinwe Nwadiora
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Perfect, and very good to know. Thanks for the quick response, Steven!