else if Statement

An additional condition tested when earlier if conditions were false.

What does else if Statement do in Java?

else if Statement — An additional condition tested when earlier if conditions were false.

class Venue {
    boolean canEnter(int age) {
        boolean isAdult = age >= 18;
        boolean isSenior = age >= 65;

        if (isAdult && !isSenior) {
            return true;
        }

        return false;
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026