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Python Python Basics Types and Branching If, Else and Elif

Posted by Zahkyi Ferguson
Zahkyi Ferguson
504 Points

Is there a limit on how many times we can use "else" & "if"? If not why would we even need to use "elseif"

If there is no limit on how many times we can use "else" and "if" I cannot see a circumstance when we would need "elseif"

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

An "if" can have only one "else". But you can have any number of "elseif" statements between them, and all share the same nesting (indentation) level.

If you chain "else" and "if" you keep increasing the nesting level, and therefore the indentation, which could make the code hard to read and maintain.

Zahkyi Ferguson
Zahkyi Ferguson
504 Points

Thank You