# IfElseStmtsMustUseBraces
**Category:** `pmd`<br/>
**Rule Key:** `pmd:IfElseStmtsMustUseBraces`<br/>
> :warning: This rule is **deprecated** in favour of [S00121](https://rules.sonarsource.com/java/RSPEC-121).

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<p>
  Avoid using if..else statements without using curly braces.
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