Control Flow in Python

Conditional Statements (if, elif, else)

Conditional statements allow programs to make decisions based on specific conditions. For example:

# Example of conditional statements
x = 10

if x > 0:
    print("x is positive")
elif x == 0:
    print("x is zero")
else:
    print("x is negative")

This code checks the value of x and prints a message based on whether x is positive, zero, or negative. The if, elif (else if), and else statements help control the flow of the program based on these conditions.

Loops (for and while)

Loops are used to execute a block of code repeatedly. For example:

# Example of loops
# Using a for loop to print numbers from 1 to 5
for i in range(1, 6):
    print(i)

# Using a while loop to print numbers from 1 to 5
j = 1
while j <= 5:
    print(j)
    j += 1

for loops are used when the number of iterations is known, whereas while loops are used when a condition needs to be met for the loop to continue.

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These examples will give beginners a solid introduction to functions, modules, and control flow in Python, showcasing how they can organize code, make decisions, and execute repetitive tasks efficiently.