If syntax

If Else Syntax

If Else If Syntax

Here’s the key difference between Ruby and most other languages. Note that “else if” is actually spelled “elsif” without the e.

Ternary (shortened if statement) Syntax

Ternary syntax is the same in Ruby as most languages. The following sample will print “The variable is 10” if var is equal to 10. Otherwise it will print “The variable is Not 10”.