Separate if and else

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+<_Created by Microsoft, Described by waldo_\>
+
+## Description
+`if` and `else` statements should be on separate lines. 
+
+## Bad code
+
+```al
+    if Atom = '\>' then HasLogicalOperator := TRUE else begin
+    ...
+    end;
+```
+
+## Good code
+
+```al
+    if Atom = '\>' then
+        HasLogicalOperator := true
+    else begin
+        ...
+    end;
+```
+
+
+## [Discussions](https://github.com/microsoft/alguidelines/discussions/categories/bc-best-practices?discussions_q=separate+if+and+else+category%3A%22BC+Best+Practices%22)
+
+You can find discussions on all "Best Practices" [here](https://github.com/microsoft/alguidelines/discussions/categories/bc-best-practices).
+
+If you don't find the discussion of this guideline, please feel fee to create a new one with the same title as this article.