---
title: statements
tags:
  - python
  - statements
  - syntax
aliases:
  - statement
  - code-line
---

> [!note] Concept  
> A **statement** performs an action. It could assign a value, call a function, define something, or control flow.  
> 
> > [!example] Examples  
> > ```python
> > x = 10            # assignment statement
> > print("Hello")    # function call statement
> > if x > 5:         # control statement
> >     print(x)
> > ```
> 
> > [!important] Statement vs Expression  
> > - An **expression** evaluates to a value.  
> > - A **statement** does something — it doesn’t always return a value.  
> 
> > [!info] Related Notes  
> > [[expressions]]  
> > [[functions]]  
> > [[conditionals]]  
> > [[pythonSyntaxOverview]]