Previously, we explored situations involving a single condition in the if statement. Now, let's delve into scenarios where we need to evaluate multiple conditions.

### Nested if Statements

One approach is to use nested `if` statements, as demonstrated in the example:

steps_taken = 8000
calories_burned = 300

if steps_taken >= 5000:
    if calories_burned >= 500:
        print("Excellent work! You hit your daily fitness goals.")

However, relying heavily on nested `if` conditions is not considered best practice. A seasoned developer would prefer to use logical operators instead of nesting conditions.

### Using Logical Operators

Logical operators allow us to combine multiple conditions more efficiently.<br> 
Python language has three logical operators: `not`, `and`, `or`. 

steps_taken = 8000
calories_burned = 300

if steps_taken >= 5000 and calories_burned >= 500:
    print("Excellent work! You hit your daily fitness goals.")

### The not Operator
`not` is applied to one condition and inverts its value.

steps_taken = 0

if not steps_taken:
    print("No steps recorded yet. Time to get moving!")

### Logical and
Condition with `and` works only if both conditions are `True`.

steps_taken = 8000
calories_burned = 600
hydration_level = 2

if steps_taken >= 5000 and calories_burned >= 500 and hydration_level >= 2:
    print("Amazing! You've achieved all your fitness goals for the day.")

### Logical or
Condition with `or` works if **at least one** of the two (or more) specified conditions is `True`.

Suppose you want to celebrate small wins. If you meet at least one of your goals, print a motivational message.

steps_taken = 8000
calories_burned = 200
hydration_level = 2

if steps_taken >= 10000 or calories_burned >= 500 or hydration_level >= 2:
    print("Great job! You're making progress on your fitness journey.")

Here, the `hydration_level` meets the condition, so the `if` statement executes. Remember, with the `or` operator, only one condition needs to be `True`.

In a fitness tracker app, you want to check if a user meets their daily step goal and calorie goal. Which logical operator should you use?

How would you check if the user meets at least one of their fitness goals?

This course is designed to introduce you to all the nuances of the conditional operator if-else. The course is filled with examples to better understand the use of such an operator, as well as tasks to consolidate the acquired skills. Here you will also get acquainted with the if-elif-else statements.

You'll unravel the mysteries of the versatile conditional operator "if," discovering its power to shape outcomes. Dive deeper into the world of logical operators, mastering their artful application and uncovering the secrets of prioritizing their use effectively. 

Learn how to make decisions based on conditions, simplify code using the else keyword, improving both efficiency and readability. Unlock the efficiency of one-liner decisions with the ternary operator!

You will learn about the most advanced form of the conditional operator if-elif-else, get acquainted with the syntax of this construction and how it is applied correctly.

Conditional Statements in Python

Logical Operators

Nested if Statements

Using Logical Operators

The not Operator

Logical and

Logical or

1. In a fitness tracker app, you want to check if a user meets their daily step goal and calorie goal. Which logical operator should you use?

2. How would you check if the user meets at least one of their fitness goals?