# IF

## Syntax

```sql
IF search_condition THEN statement_list
    [ELSEIF search_condition THEN statement_list] ...
    [ELSE statement_list]
END IF;
```

## Description

`IF` implements a basic conditional construct. If the `search_condition` evaluates to true, the corresponding SQL statement list is executed. If no `search_condition` matches, the statement list in the `ELSE` clause is executed. Each statement\_list consists of one or more statements.

## See Also

* The [IF() function](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-functions/control-flow-functions/if-function), which differs from the `IF` statement described above.
* [Changes in Oracle mode](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/about/compatibility-and-differences/sql_modeoracle).
* The [CASE statement](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/programmatic-compound-statements/case-statement).

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