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switch statement control structure

The document discusses the switch statement, a control structure for managing multiple branches in programming. It outlines the syntax, execution flow, and common pitfalls, such as forgetting to include a break statement. Additionally, it highlights the switch statement's effectiveness for menu-driven programs and provides an example for implementing basic mathematical operations.

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switch statement control structure

The document discusses the switch statement, a control structure for managing multiple branches in programming. It outlines the syntax, execution flow, and common pitfalls, such as forgetting to include a break statement. Additionally, it highlights the switch statement's effectiveness for menu-driven programs and provides an example for implementing basic mathematical operations.

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The switch Statement

 A new stmt for controlling multiple


branches
 Uses controlling expression which returns
bool data type (true or false)
 Syntax:
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switch Statement Syntax
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The switch Statement in Action
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The switch: multiple case labels
 Execution ‘falls thru’ until break
 switch provides a ‘point of entry’
 Example:
case ‘A’:
case ‘a’:
cout << “Excellent: you got an ‘A’!\n”;
break;
case ‘B’:
case ‘b’:
cout << “Good: you got a ‘B’!\n”;
break;
 Note multiple labels provide same ‘entry’
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switch Pitfalls/Tip
 Forgetting the break;
 No compiler error
 Execution simply ‘falls thru’ other cases until
break;
 Biggest use: MENUs
 Provides clearer ‘big-picture’ view
 Shows menu structure effectively
 Each branch is one menu choice

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switch Menu Example
 Switch stmt ‘perfect’ for menus:
switch (response)
{
case ‘1’:
// Execute menu option 1
break;
case ‘2’:
// Execute menu option 2
break;
case 3’:
// Execute menu option 3
break;
default:
cout << “Please enter valid response.”;
}
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switch Example
 Write a program that will input 2 integers with
One of the common four mathematical operations
(+, - , *, /) in between, then print the result of the
operation using switch statement.

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