Switch Statement

The switch statement is used to manage program flow by evaluating a single expression against multiple possible cases. One major advantage is that you can evaluate a statement and trigger numerous actions more clearly than with nested if-else structures.

The syntax for a switch statement is as follows:

For more clarity, let’s look at this example code:

Example switch statement script

When executed, the code produces the output shown below:

Switching used to manage program flow

Advantages of Switch

The primary benefit of using switch is that it provides a cleaner alternative for many actions without the need for complex, nested IF-ELSE levels. Remember to always include the break keyword if you want to exit the switch block once an action has been completed.