Learn JavaScript · lesson 5 of 8

Making decisions with if

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If score is 40 or more print Pass, otherwise print Try again.

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if (condition) { … } else { … } runs one part or the other. Comparisons: > < >= <= === (equal) !==. Only the code in the true branch runs.

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If score is 40 or more print Pass, otherwise print Try again.

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Making decisions with if: common questions

I am stuck. What can I do?

Press Hint for a nudge, read the message next to each goal, and compare your code with the lesson text. If you still need it, Show answer reveals a model solution. Try to type it yourself rather than copy it.

Does my work get saved?

Your ticks and XP are saved in this browser, and in your account if you log in. The code you type is not stored on a server.

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