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    "# Flow control and algorithmic thinking\n",
    "\n",
    "A powerful concept in programming languages are pieces of code that allow you to **control whether segments of your code are executed or not based on the values of the variables in your code**. \n",
    "\n",
    "In this chapter, we will learn how to **control the flow of execution** of Python code using conditional statements and loops.\n",
    "We will also learn about **pseudocode**, which will help you plan how to best approach a problem in Python before you start writing the code.\n"
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    "\n",
    "```{figure} images/map6.png\n",
    "---\n",
    "height: 400px\n",
    "name:\n",
    "---\n",
    "```"
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