Programming in C++, 2nd Edition

Chapter 5

Decision Statements

Chapter Outline

5.1  Introduction

5.2  The if Statement

5.3  Multiple ifs

5.4  The if-else Statement

5.5  Nested if-else Statements

5.6  The else-if Ladder

5.7  Unconditional Control Transfer Statements

5.8  The switch Statement

5.9  Nested switch case

5.1  INTRODUCTION

A program is nothing but the execution of a sequence of one or more instructions. In a monolithic program, the sequences of instructions are executed in the same order as they appear in the program. Quite often, it is desirable to alter the sequence of the statements in the program depending upon certain circumstances. In practical applications, there are a number of situations where one has to change the decisions based on the requirements/conditions. ...