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What is a Conditional Statement?

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A conditional statement takes the form if-then and is a basic way to document business rules and logic. They are an essential construct in programming languages and are also commonly used in business requirements. The following are a few examples of business rules as conditional statements.
If a customer arrives then greet them
If a plate looks finished then offer to take it
If a customer complains then offer them a free muffin
Overview: Conditional Statement
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Representing business rules in documentation and automation.
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John Spacey. "What is a Conditional Statement?." Simplicable. Retrieved June 21, 2026. from https://simplicable.com/new/conditional-statement
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