4 Python Shorthand If

1. What is Shorthand If?

Shorthand if is a short and one-line way to write an if statement.

In simple words:
👉 If you have only one condition
👉 And only one line of code to run
👉 You can write it in one line

2. Normal If vs Shorthand If

Normal If

Shorthand If

3. When Should You Use Shorthand If?

Use shorthand if:

• Code is small

• Condition is simple

• Only one statement is needed

4. Shorthand If with Variable

Example

5. Shorthand If with String

Example

6. Shorthand If with Boolean

Example

7. Shorthand If with Comparison

Example

8. Shorthand If with Function Call

Example

9. Shorthand If with Else (One Line)

This is also called ternary operator.

Example

10. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ Writing Multiple Lines

❌ Not shorthand.

❌ Complex Conditions

👉 Avoid too complex shorthand.

11. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1: Even Number

Example 2: Check Password

Example 3: Check Length

12. Summary (Python Shorthand If)

✔ One-line if statement
✔ Used for simple conditions
✔ Clean and short code
✔ Good for small programs
✔ Avoid for complex logic

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• If Exercises

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