Learn Lua in Neovim: If Statements — if, elseif, else & Grade Calculator | Episode 7

Make decisions in your Lua code! In this episode we build a grade calculator using if/then/end, add an else fallback, and chain multiple conditions with elseif. We use cw (change word) to swap the score and re-run to test each branch. Every keystroke is shown on screen with 3-second pauses so you can follow along at your own pace. What You'll Learn: - if/then/end for conditional execution - else for a fallback branch - elseif for multiple conditions - How Lua picks the first true branch - cw to change a word in Neovim Source Code: https://github.com/GoCelesteAI/learn-lua-in-neovim Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - What You'll Learn (Preview) 0:44 - Creating the File & Score Variable 1:24 - First if/then/end Block 1:55 - Run: Nothing Printed (85 lt 90) 2:18 - Adding else for a Fallback 2:50 - Run: Grade F (Only Two Branches) 3:10 - Adding elseif Branches (B, C, D) 4:00 - Run: Grade B (85 gt= 80) 4:20 - cw: Change Score to 55 4:40 - Run: Grade F (55 lt 60) 4:55 - cw: Change Score to 92 5:15 - Run: Grade A (92 gt= 90) 5:35 - Final Print Line & Run 6:00 - Recap: Key Takeaways 6:32 - End Screen Key Takeaways: 1. if condition then ... end runs code when the condition is true 2. else provides a fallback when no condition matches 3. elseif adds additional conditions to check in order 4. Lua picks the first true branch and skips the rest This is Episode 7 of the Learn Lua in Neovim series. New episodes cover logical operators, loops, functions, and more — all coded inside Neovim. Taught by CelesteAI. Like & subscribe for more tutorials! #lua #neovim #programming #tutorial #beginners #learnlua #luaprogramming #neovimtutorial #ifstatements #conditionals #elseif #coding --- Tags: lua, lua tutorial, learn lua, lua if statement, lua if else, lua elseif, lua conditionals, lua conditional logic, lua grade calculator, lua branches, lua then end, lua decision making, neovim lua, neovim tutorial, learn lua in neovim, lua episode 7, programming tutorial, coding tutorial, beginner programming, lua 2026, neovim 2026, screenkey, code along, lua basics, cw change word