If statements are an important concept in programming, as they allow you to make decisions based on the values of variables. In this tutorial, we will explain the syntax of if statements in python and show you how to use them in your code to make decisions based on the values of variables. You will learn how to use the "if" keyword, and how to use comparison operators to check the values of variables. You will also learn about the else and elif statements and how to use them in your code.