[SOLVED] if vs. elseif; what's the difference? when to use one or another?

[Dale_G]

Well, if you don't get my question from the topic alone..

 

What's the difference between an if and an elseif.

 

When should one use an elseif INSTEAD of an if, maybe using a short code example?

[Fadion]

This will only echo the text if $myname is guilty.

if($myname == 'guilty'){
    echo 'Right.';
}

 

This will echo 'Right' if $myname is guilty, but echo 'Nope' if $myname isnt guilty

if($myname == 'guilty'){
    echo 'Right';
} else{
    echo 'Nope';
}

 

This elseif will check the first if() and if it returns true, it stops checking the other elseif() and else, otherwise it will continue until a statement is true or until the else:

if($myname == 'guilty'){
    echo 'Right';
} elseif($myname == 'gear'){
    echo 'Probably';
} else{
    echo 'Nope';
}

 

Get it now?

[Dale_G]

Why..yes!

 

Yes I do now. Thanks!