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CourseLearn Java: Conditionals and Operators
Learn how to control the flow of execution using conditional statements.
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1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Java: Conditionals and Operators:- Learn Java: Object-Oriented Programming
About this course
In this course, we’ll learn how to create complex conditionals using boolean expressions. By determining the truth value of a condition, our program will decide whether or not to execute code.
Skills you'll gain
Write an if-else statement
Use switch statements
Simplify boolean expressions
Syllabus
Conditionals and Control Flow
Learn how to create a branching program using conditionals.
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A Simple Car Loan Payment Calculator
In this project, we're going to practice conditionals in Java so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Mastering combining basic fundamentals such as conditionals and arithmetic expressions will help you to build effective programs. - practice Project
Continents and Cities
In this project, we're going to practice the switch statement in Java so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. 7 continents, 7 cities, 1 expression. You got this!
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