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# Merge-Else-If

#### Sourcery rule id: `merge-else-if`

#### Description

Merge else clause's nested if statement into `else if`


#### Before

```javascript
if (response.status == 200) {
    return response.data
} else {
  if (response.status == 404) {
    return "Not Found"
  } else if (response.status == 403) {
    return "Forbidden"
  } else {
    return "Error"
  }
}
```

#### After

```javascript
if (response.status == 200) {
    return response.data
} else if (response.status == 404) {
  return "Not Found"
} else if (response.status == 403) {
  return "Forbidden"
} else {
  return "Error"
}
```



#### Explanation

Flattening if statements nested within else clauses generates code that is
easier to read and expand upon.