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-# Control Flow & Statements
+# Control Flow & Statements
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+Introduction to Control Flow Statements in C++
+Control flow statements are critical components of programming that allow developers to dictate the order in which instructions are executed in a program. In C++, control flow helps to create dynamic and efficient programs that can respond to different inputs or conditions. There are three main categories of control flow statements in C++:
+
+Conditional Statements: These allow a program to make decisions based on conditions. Common examples are if, else, and else if.
+Example:
+cpp
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+if (x > 0) {
+    cout << "Positive number";
+} else {
+    cout << "Non-positive number";
+}
+Iteration (Looping) Statements: Loops are used to perform repetitive tasks. Examples include for, while, and do while.
+Example:
+cpp
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+for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
+    cout << i << " ";
+}
+Branching Statements: These modify the normal flow of execution. Examples include switch, break, continue, and goto.
+Example:
+cpp
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+switch (day) {
+    case 1:
+        cout << "Monday";
+        break;
+    case 2:
+        cout << "Tuesday";
+        break;
+    default:
+        cout << "Other";
+}
+Understanding control flow is important because it allows your program to be flexible and adaptive, making it capable of solving real-world problems more effectively.
+
+Video on the topic is useful:
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3IZ8WaIFAA