What does "else" mean in programming?

else is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.

Definition

A keyword that defines the block of code to run when the condition in the preceding if statement is false.

Example

"if (isLoggedIn) { showDashboard(); } else { showLogin(); }"

Related terms

if
condition
boolean

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