the if statement with : in python code example

Example 1: how to use an if statement in python

x = True

#Only one of the branches will ever execute
if x == True:
	print("x is true")
elif x == False:
	print("x is false")
else:
	print("x is neither true nor false")

Example 2: if syntax in python

variable_name = input("y/n? >> ")
if variable_name == "y":
	print("That's good! :) ")
# note the double equal signs. only a single equal sign will receive a Syntax error blah blah blah message.
elif variable_name == "n":
    print("That's bad! :( ")
else:
    print("You blow up for not following my instructions. Detention forever and get lost!")