Compound statement is a single statement that consists of multiple parts or clauses, often separated by semicolons or keywords like "if", "while", or "for". It's the programming equivalent of run-on sentences, but unlike your high school English teacher, the compiler won't complain as long as you use the right syntax.

How to use it in a sentence

• I was debugging this gnarly compound statement that spanned 20 lines and had more clauses than a legal contract written by Elon Musk's Twitter lawyers.

• The junior dev's eyes glazed over as he stared at the massive compound statement that looked like it was written by a caffeine-fueled code monkey during a 48-hour hackathon sponsored by Red Bull.

If you actually want to learn more...

• Compound Statements in Python - This article dives into the wonderful world of if-else statements, for loops, and while loops in Python. Perfect for those moments when you want to feel like a code wizard crafting spells with indentation.

• Compound Statements in C++ - If you're more of a C++ aficionado, this guide will walk you through the intricacies of compound statements in the language that powers everything from high-frequency trading algorithms to your smart toaster.

• Mastering Compound Statements in JavaScript - For all you web devs out there, this article breaks down compound statements in JavaScript, so you can impress your friends with your ability to write one-liners that even the most seasoned Stack Overflow veteran would be proud of.

Note: the Developer Dictionary is in Beta. Please direct feedback to skye@statsig.com.