The switch
statement in C++ is used to execute one of several possible code blocks based on the value of an expression. It is an alternative to using multiple if-else
conditions.
Syntax:
Key Points:
expression
: Typically an integer or character.case
: Compares the expression to the value. If matched, the corresponding block is executed.break
: Exits theswitch
statement after a case is executed (optional but recommended).default
: Executes if nocase
matches.
Example:
- The
switch
statement is efficient for handling multiple conditional branches based on a single expression.