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Day 7 Switch Statements and Enums in Java

The document provides an overview of switch control statements in Java, highlighting their readability compared to if statements for handling multiple conditions based on a single variable. It explains the use of enums with switch statements to improve code clarity and maintainability, and outlines common mistakes such as forgetting the break statement and ensuring compatible types. Key concepts include the structure of switch statements, the importance of the break keyword, and the need for a default case to handle unexpected values.

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Day 7 Switch Statements and Enums in Java

The document provides an overview of switch control statements in Java, highlighting their readability compared to if statements for handling multiple conditions based on a single variable. It explains the use of enums with switch statements to improve code clarity and maintainability, and outlines common mistakes such as forgetting the break statement and ensuring compatible types. Key concepts include the structure of switch statements, the importance of the break keyword, and the need for a default case to handle unexpected values.

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SWITCH CONTROL STATEMENTS

IN JAVA CHEAT SHEET


Introduction to Switch Control Statements if Statements vs switch Statements

Definition: The switch statement offers a if Statements:


readable alternative to if-else-if for handling Use Case: Evaluate diverse conditions, not just
multiple conditions based on a single variable. single variable comparisons.
Flexibility: Handle inequalities, logical
Syntax:
operators, and complex expressions.
switch Statements:
Use Case: Compare a single variable against
multiple constant values.
Readability: Improve code readability for
multiple value comparisons.

Switch Statements with Enums

Enums: Define a fixed set of constants (e.g.,


days of the week).
Using Enums with Switch Statements: Execute
Key Concepts: different code blocks based on enum values,
expression: The variable or expression to enhancing readability and maintainability.
evaluate.
case: Defines a value and code to execute if Example:
matched.
break: Ends the current case, preventing fall-
through.
default: Executes if no cases match.

Switch Case Fall Through

Break Keyword: The break statement exits a


switch after a matching case is executed.

Syntax:

Summary:
Enums: Fixed set of constants.
Switch Statements: Use enums for clear,
maintainable code.

Common Mistakes

Forgetting break: Causes execution to fall


through to the next case.
Incompatible types: Ensure expression and case
values match.
Fall Through: Without break, subsequent cases Complex expressions: Keep switch expressions
execute, causing fall through and potential simple.
unexpected behavior. Default case: Always include to handle
unexpected values.

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