WordPress : Simple php IF statement not processing

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can someone explain why the else statement is not working in WordPress for the sidebar.php? 

<?php if(is_front_page() ) : ?>

 **content shows on main page sidebar**

<?php elseif(!is_front_page() ) : ?>
<?php // else: ?> // tried **else:** also

 **some content**
 **nothing is shown on any other page...**

<?php endif;?>
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  1. The is_front_page() conditional will always return false if it is used inside the loop or after the loop has ran (like in a sidebar). You can call wp_reset_query(); after your loop to reset the page query_vars.

    See this answer on WPSE for more info.

  2. Im not sure if is_front_page() exists, but just use {} around each condition result:

    <?php if(is_front_page() ) { ?>

 **content shows on main page sidebar**

<?php } else { ?>
 // tried **else:** also

 **some content**
 **nothing is shown on any other page...**

<?php } ?>