if-then programming
nounUK /ɪf ðɛn ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
US /ɪf ðɛn ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/
A way to tell a computer what to do only when something is true.
In if-then programming, the robot moves forward if the path is clear.
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2. A style of coding that uses if-then rules to make choices.
The game uses if-then programming to decide when the player wins.
3. A teaching method where kids learn to write simple if-then rules.
The class practiced if-then programming by making a sprite say hello if clicked.
4. A way to set up automatic actions based on conditions.
The smart lamp uses if-then programming to turn on when it gets dark.