What is the difference between conditional expressions and if statements?

What is the difference between conditional expressions and if statements?

Conditional expressions are concise and return values, while if statements execute blocks of code based on conditions.

Can you give me an example of a conditional expression?

Sure! In Python, you can use a conditional expression like this: x = 5 if a > b else 10.

How does that compare to an if statement?

An equivalent if statement would be:

if a > b:
    x = 5
else:
    x = 10

When should I use a conditional expression instead of an if statement?

Use a conditional expression for simple assignments to keep your code concise, and if statements for more complex logic.