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Alex
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Posted: Jul 30, 2026, 9:40 AM
I can write IF/ELSE. Training also showed EVALUATE. For simple checks is IF fine or should I learn EVALUATE immediately?
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IF vs EVALUATE - which should a beginner use?
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Marty
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Posted: Jul 30, 2026, 11:40 AM
IF is fine for two or three branches. EVALUATE is nicer when you have many distinct cases (like a status code list). Learn IF solid first, then EVALUATE. Both show up everywhere.
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Anita
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Posted: Jul 31, 2026, 10:40 AM
Remember END-IF and END-EVALUATE. Missing those caused my first weird bug.
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