Content Outline

3.7.1

  • If statements
  • Else Statements
  • Nested Conditionals
  • Examples using Javascript and Python

3.7.2

  • Homework Hack Assignment
  • Homework Hack Javscript and Python Examples

Popcorn Hack #1

Task:

Prompt the user for their age and whether they like sweets, then based on their age and preference, print either “You can have candy,” “You can have a healthy snack,” or “You get a fruit snack.”

age = int(input("Enter your age: "))
likes_sweets = input("Do you like sweets? (yes/no): ").lower()

if age >= 10:
    if likes_sweets == "yes":
        print("You can have candy!")
    else:
        print("You can have a healthy snack.")
else:
    print("You get a fruit snack.")

Popcorn Hack #2

Task

Create a Python program that checks your savings against the prices of different laptops and informs you which one you can afford to buy.

# Savings
savings = 500  

# Laptop prices
dell_price = 800
hp_price = 700
macbook_price = 1200

# Determine which laptop you can buy
if savings >= macbook_price:
    print("You can buy a MacBook!")
elif savings >= dell_price:
    print("You can buy a Dell laptop!")
elif savings >= hp_price:
    print("You can buy an HP laptop!")
else:
    print("You don't have enough money to buy a laptop.")


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Popcorn Hack #3

Task

Create a simple JavaScript program that on the topic of your choice using boolean values and nested conditionals

%%js
// Grocery Conditions
let is_store_open = true;
let is_vegetables_available = false;

// Shopping logic based on store and item availability
if (is_store_open) {
    console.log("You can go grocery shopping.");

    if (is_vegetables_available) {
        console.log("Buy some fresh vegetables.");
    } else {
        console.log("Check for other items on your list.");
    }
} else {
    console.log("The store is closed, shop another day.");
}