Welcome back! After exploring if statements and switch cases in the previous lessons, it's time to delve into more complex scenarios using nested conditions. This lesson builds upon your existing knowledge and equips you with the skills to manage multi-layered decision-making processes.

Nested conditions allow you to make decisions inside other decisions, which can be essential for handling more intricate logic in your programs.

In this lesson, you'll learn how to use nested if statements to manage complex logical scenarios. We'll explore how conditions can be nested within each other, allowing you to make multi-tiered decisions. For example:

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1// Mission planning based on budget and destination suitability
2let missionBudget = 500_000
3let destinationHabitable = true
4
5if missionBudget > 250_000 {
6    if destinationHabitable {
7        print("Mission green-lit: Proceed with the launch.")
8    }
9}

In this example, the first if statement checks if the mission has a sufficient budget. If it does, a second if statement checks if the destination is habitable. You'll soon be able to create similar structures to make detailed decisions in your Swift programs.

Understanding nested conditions is crucial for writing precise and reliable code. They allow you to handle complex decision-making scenarios efficiently. When working on real-world projects, such as space mission simulations, you often need to consider multiple factors before making a decision. Nested conditions provide the structure needed to navigate these complexities smoothly.

By mastering nested conditions, you'll be well-equipped to make informed and accurate decisions in your code, whether for simulations, game logic, or other multifaceted applications.

Ready to dive into nested conditions and enhance your decision-making skills? Let's move to the practice section and start coding together!