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Frequently Asked Questions About KS3 Programming Selection
What is a selection construct?
A selection construct is a programming construct that allows the program to make a decision and execute different code based on the outcome of that decision. An example of a selection construct is an if-else statement.
What is an if-else statement?
An if-else statement is a selection construct that tests a condition, and if the condition is true, a block of code is executed, otherwise, an alternate block of code is executed. The syntax for an if-else statement is:
if (condition) {
// code to be executed if condition is true
} else {
// code to be executed if condition is false
}
What is a ternary operator?
A ternary operator is a shorthand way of writing an if-else statement that assigns a value to a variable based on the outcome of a condition. The syntax for a ternary operator is:
variable = (condition) ? value_if_true : value_if_false;
What is a switch statement?
A switch statement is a selection construct that allows a program to test a variable against multiple cases and execute different code for each case. The syntax for a switch statement is:
switch (variable) {
case value1:
// code to be executed if variable equals value1
break;
case value2:
// code to be executed if variable equals value2
break;
default:
// code to be executed if variable does not match any of the cases
}
What is a guard clause?
A guard clause is a programming construct that is used to check for a specific condition at the beginning of a function or block of code, and exits the function or block if the condition is not met, this is also known as an early return. The purpose of a guard clause is to make the code more readable and to prevent the need for nested if-else statements.