How to write if, elif in single line in Python?

Bill 101 Published: 08/10/2024

How to write if, elif in single line in Python?

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But if you insist on knowing how to write if and elif statements in a single line in Python, I can tell you that it's possible using the and operator. Here's an example:

x = 5

result = "less than 10" if x < 10 else "equal to or greater than 10"

print(result) # Output: equal to or greater than 10

In this code, the condition x < 10 is evaluated. If it's true, the expression "less than 10" is returned; otherwise, the expression "equal to or greater than 10" is returned. This is equivalent to a traditional if-elif-else statement:

if x < 10:

result = "less than 10"

else:

result = "equal to or greater than 10"

print(result) # Output: equal to or greater than 10

This syntax can be useful when you need to perform a simple conditional operation and don't want to write out the entire if-elif-else block.

It's also worth noting that Python 3.8 and later versions support more advanced conditional expressions using the := operator, which allows for chaining of conditions:

x = 5

result = ("less than 10" if x < 10 else "equal to or greater than 10") if x <= 20 else "greater than 20"

print(result) # Output: equal to or greater than 10

This syntax can be used for more complex conditions, but it's generally recommended to use traditional if-elif-else statements for readability and maintainability.

Python if else

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Python is a popular programming language known for its simplicity and readability. One of the most powerful features of Python is its conditional statements, particularly the if-else construct.

The basic syntax of an if-else statement in Python is as follows:

if condition:

code to be executed if condition is True

else:

code to be executed if condition is False

Here's a simple example:

Suppose we want to check if a user is eligible for a discount based on their age. We can use the following if-else statement:

age = 25

if age >= 65: # If the user is 65 or older, they are eligible for a senior discount

print("You qualify for a senior discount!")

else:

print("Sorry, you don't meet the senior discount criteria.")

In this example:

condition is the value of age, which is compared to 65. If age is greater than or equal to 65, the code inside the if block will be executed (printing a message about senior discounts). If age is less than 65, the code in the else block will be executed (printing a message indicating no senior discount).

This is just a basic example, but Python's if-else construct can handle more complex logic. For instance:

score = 80

if score >= 90: # A grade of 90 or higher is considered excellent

print("Excellent job! You got an A!")

elif score >= 70: # A grade between 70 and 89 is considered good

print("Good effort! You got a B!")

else:

print("Keep practicing! You got a C or below.")

In this example:

The if statement checks if the score is greater than or equal to 90. If not, we use an elif (short for "else if") statement to check if the score is between 70 and 89. If neither of these conditions is met, the code in the else block will be executed.

These are just a few examples of how you can utilize Python's if-else construct. With this fundamental building block, you can write more complex conditional logic to handle various scenarios in your programming projects.

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