Nested If - Else
Part of the Fundamentals section of Coddy's C# journey — lesson 30 of 69.
We can nest if-elif-else statements within each other. This allows us to create hierarchical decision-making structures.
For example:
if (age > 18) {
if (hasLicense) {
Console.WriteLine("You can drive");
} else {
Console.WriteLine("Get a license first");
}
} else {
Console.WriteLine("Too young to drive");
}
It can be infinite nested:
if (condition1) {
if (condition2) {
if (condition3) {
// if condition1, condition2 and condition3 are true
...
}
}
}Challenge
BeginnerCreate a program that checks if someone can ride a rollercoaster. The requirements are:
- Must be at least 12 years old
- Must be taller than 150cm
- If they meet both requirements but are under 15, they need adult supervision
Set status variable to exactly these string for each case:
- If too young:
Sorry, you're too young - If not tall enough:
Sorry, you're not tall enough - If under 15 and no adult:
Sorry, you need an adult with you - If under 15 with adult:
You can ride with adult supervision! - If 15 or older and tall enough:
You can ride by yourself!
Cheat sheet
You can nest if-elif-else statements within each other to create hierarchical decision-making structures:
if (age > 18) {
if (hasLicense) {
Console.WriteLine("You can drive");
} else {
Console.WriteLine("Get a license first");
}
} else {
Console.WriteLine("Too young to drive");
}
Nesting can be done infinitely:
if (condition1) {
if (condition2) {
if (condition3) {
// if condition1, condition2 and condition3 are true
...
}
}
}Try it yourself
using System;
class Program {
public static void Main(string[] args) {
int age = int.Parse(Console.ReadLine()); // Don't change this line
int height = int.Parse(Console.ReadLine()); // Don't change this line
bool hasAdult = bool.Parse(Console.ReadLine()); // Don't change this line
string status = "";
// Write your code below
// Don't change below this line
Console.WriteLine(status);
}
}This lesson includes a short quiz. Start the lesson to answer it and track your progress.
All lessons in Fundamentals
4Operators Part 1
Arithmetic OperatorsModulo OperatorIncrement/DecrementPost Increment/DecrementArithmetic Shortcuts5Operators Part 2
Comparison OperatorsLogical Operators Part 1Logical Operators Part 2Recap - Simple LogicLogical Operators Part 36Decision Making
If StatementIf - ElseSwitch StatementTernary OperatorRecap - If ElseNested If - Else