Branching program

In computer programs, a branch point occurs when a conditional statement (such as “if the number is greater than 5, then go to line 66”) or a Boolean statement such as “and” or “or” appears, setting a condition which directs the computation or information flow to one or more predetermined paths. In another use of the term, programs of research can branch into one or more paths when certain conditions are achieved. Similarly, policies may be designed to branch when certain “trigger points” are observed.