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Programming statement for branching control based on a value
In computer programming, a switch statement is a selection control flow mechanism that changes execution control based on the value of an expression (i
Switch_statement
Control flow statement that branches according to a Boolean expression
is the switch statement. In a language that does not have a switch statement, these can be encoded as a chained if-then-else. A switch statement supports
Conditional (computer programming)
Conditional_(computer_programming)
Unix shell
the statement could be written i=$((i * 2)) or : "$((i *= 2))".) Finally, here is a third example, showing the differing styles for a switch statement. Bourne
C_shell
Implementation of loop unrolling in C
interleaving two syntactic constructs of C: the do-while loop and a switch statement. Its discovery is credited to Tom Duff in November 1983, when Duff
Duff's_device
One-way software control-flow statement
is the switch statement, and in newer Fortran a SELECT CASE construct is the recommended syntactical alternative. BASIC had a 'On GoTo' statement that achieved
Goto
How software progresses through its implementation
SQL's decode statement. The following Pascal code shows a relatively simple switch statement. Pascal uses the case keyword instead of switch. case someChar
Control_flow
Section of code that details a specific command
Fortran 77+: IF (test) THEN <sequence> ELSE <sequence> END IF case/switch statement multi-way choice: Pascal: case c of 'a': alert(); 'q': quit(); end;
Statement_(computer_science)
java.lang.Byte. case A statement in the switch block can be labeled with one or more case or default labels. The switch statement evaluates its expression
List_of_Java_keywords
Hybrid video game console
Nintendo Switch 2 is a video game console developed by Nintendo and released in most regions on June 5, 2025. Like the original Nintendo Switch, it can
Nintendo_Switch_2
Sequence of characters that identifies a location within source code
integer value with a statement in the code. When a switch statement is reached, program execution continues with the statement after the case label with
Label_(computer_science)
C programming language standard draft planned for release in 2029
the numbers and the ellipsis is mandatory. For statements that are iterations and for the switch statement, add naming via labels and transferring control
C29_(C_standard_revision)
Rules defining correctly structured Java programs
The break statement breaks out of the closest loop or switch statement. Execution continues in the statement after the terminated statement, if any. for
Java_syntax
Topics referred to by the same term
command to modify its behavior switch statement, a programming language statement which controls program flow Context switch, performed by an operating system
Switch_(disambiguation)
Hybrid video game console
The Nintendo Switch is a video game console developed by Nintendo and released worldwide in most regions on March 3, 2017. Released in the middle of the
Nintendo_Switch
Set of rules defining correctly structured programs
of a PHP switch statement is as follows: switch (expr) { case 0: // statements; break; case 1: // statements; break; case 2: // statements; break; default:
PHP_syntax_and_semantics
a switch-within-a-loop. The loop-switch sequence is a specific derivative of spaghetti code. It is not necessarily an antipattern to use a switch statement
Loop-switch_sequence
Biblically-themed operating system
Function-like macros, like #define MACRO(x) ..., are not supported. The switch statement supports range cases (e.g., case 0...10:). All integer types default
TempleOS
Form of text that defines C code
for, while, do, or switch statement. Control passes to the statement following the enclosing control statement. The return statement transfers control
C_syntax
Summary of financial transactions
late 1990s, banks have encouraged customers to receive statements electronically. The switch normally requires express customer consent, which is typically
Bank_statement
Set of rules defining correctly structured programs
the if statement, the conditional operator cannot omit its "else-branch". The syntax of the JavaScript switch statement is as follows: switch (expr) {
JavaScript_syntax
Electrical component that can break an electrical circuit
Centrifugal switch Company switch Crossbar switch Dead man's switch Fireman's switch Hall-effect switch Inertial switch Isolator switch Key switch Kill switch Latching
Switch
Set of rules defining correctly structured programs for the C# programming language
The break statement breaks out of the closest loop or switch statement. Execution continues in the statement after the terminated statement, if any. int
C_Sharp_syntax
2026 video game
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a 2026 sports video game developed by Nintendo EPD, and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch 2. It is a sequel
Nintendo_Switch_Sports_Resort
within a thread's function and an external variable used in within the switch statement. This allows jumping (resuming) from a yield upon another function
Protothread
2025 video game
Retrieved March 15, 2026. "Dispatch dev puts out lengthy statement about Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions, planning update to restore censored content"
Dispatch_(video_game)
CFML programming language extension for ColdFusion
message); rethrow; } finally { WriteOutput("I run even if no error"); } switch (car) { case "Nissan": WriteOutput("I own a Nissan"); break; case "Toyota":
CFScript
Programming language: compiled, structured, array language
basic conditional, case, a switch statement, and do, a conditional while loop. The return, stop, cycle, and exit statements from Fortran may be used to
F_(programming_language)
This is a list of the best selling video games for the Nintendo Switch that have sold or shipped at least one million copies. As Nintendo shares the sales
List of best-selling Nintendo Switch video games
List_of_best-selling_Nintendo_Switch_video_games
Statement that a predicate is always true at that point in code execution
For example, assertions could be placed at the default clause of the switch statement in languages such as C, C++, and Java. Any case that the programmer
Assertion (software development)
Assertion_(software_development)
Topics referred to by the same term
geometry Support case (or ticket), in an issue tracking system Switch statement, a control statement, in programming Use case, a description of a system's behaviour
Case
Changing between languages during a conversation
In linguistics, code-switching or language alternation is the process of shifting from one linguistic code (a language or dialect) to another, depending
Code-switching
Line of classic Nintendo video games
games distributed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online service have access to several dedicated
Nintendo_Classics
Method of transferring program control to another part of a program
be generated by compilers, especially when implementing optimized switch statements whose values are densely packed together. A branch table consists
Branch_table
Functions whose execution can be paused
explicit state machine in the form of a large and complex switch statement or via a goto statement, particularly a computed goto. Such implementations are
Coroutine
Computer programming language
optional statement is the equivalent of the C statement break, and if present, execution of the SWITCH structure will end when the EXIT statement is reached
Harbour (programming language)
Harbour_(programming_language)
Code coverage criterion
a month (excluding leap years) could be achieved by using either a switch statement or by using a table with an enumeration value as an index. The number
Modified condition/decision coverage
Modified_condition/decision_coverage
Concept in computer science
conditionals Guarded suspension Iverson bracket Logical conditional Switch statement Beck, Kent (1997). "Guard Clause". Smalltalk Best Practice Patterns
Guard_(computer_science)
Data table used to control program flow
It is sometimes generated by an optimizing compiler to execute a switch statement – provided that the input range is small and dense, with few gaps.
Control_table
2025 aviation accident in India
Inspections of Boeing Fuel Switches". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 August 2025. "Statement on completion of Fuel Control Switch inspections" (Press release)
Air_India_Flight_171
List of versions of the Java programming language
Coin language features: Strings in switch Automatic resource management in try-statement aka try-with-resources statement Improved type inference for generic
Java_version_history
Device that connects computer front-end hardware to multiple computers
A KVM switch (with KVM being an abbreviation for "keyboard, video, and mouse") is a hardware device that allows a user to control multiple computers from
KVM_switch
Device that reacts to the loss of the operator
A dead man's switch is a switch that is designed to be activated or deactivated if the human operator becomes incapacitated, such as through abandonment
Dead_man's_switch
Alternative controller for the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (model number: HAC-013) is a game controller developed by Nintendo for use with the Nintendo Switch hybrid console
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Nintendo_Switch_Pro_Controller
General-purpose programming language
and switch statements, along with while and for-in loops. The if statements take a Boolean parameter and execute the body of the if statement if the
Swift_(programming_language)
Network switch providing functionality above the data link layer
A multilayer switch (MLS) is a computer networking device that switches on OSI layer 2 like an ordinary network switch and provides extra functions on
Multilayer_switch
Punctuation mark with two dots (:)
case in a switch statement. In a related use, Python uses a colon to separate a control statement (the clause header) from the block of statements it controls
Colon_(punctuation)
Mechanism to transfer rail vehicles from one track to another
A railroad switch (AE), turnout, or (set of) points (CE) is a mechanical installation enabling railway trains to be guided from one track to another, such
Railroad_switch
Safety mechanism to quickly shut down a system
A kill switch, also known more formally as an emergency brake, emergency stop (E-stop), emergency off (EMO), or emergency power off (EPO), is a safety
Kill_switch
Calculator programming language
or any switch statement. It does, however, have a Menu( statement which allows a user to select one of a number of options. Similar to a switch menus do
TI-BASIC_83
at the return point - to go directly to process the case (as in HLL Switch statement). BAL R14,SQR Go to program label and return (using offset on R14 as
Call_site
Programming language syntax designed for ease of use
the similarity of the switch statement syntax with that of C or C++, C# requires a break for each non-empty case label of a switch (unless goto, return
Syntactic_sugar
implementation of a switch statement has been equated with that of a multiway branch. However, for many uses of the switch statement in real code, it is
Multiway_branch
Computer programming convention
opening brace of compound statements on the same line as the control clause, separated by a space Labels in a switch statement are aligned with the enclosing
Indentation_style
Assembly language and bytecode for web browsers
input index and jumps to a target from a list of labels. A C-style switch statement can be expressed with a br_table inside a series of nested blocks.
WebAssembly
Type of switch in electrical wiring
In electrical wiring, a light switch is a switch most commonly used to operate electric lights, permanently connected equipment, or electrical outlets
Light_switch
Software that executes source code directly
interpreter Rather than implement the execution of code by virtue of a large switch statement containing every possible bytecode, while operating on a software stack
Interpreter_(computing)
Computer device for disabled persons
Switch access is the use of one or more switches to operate computers and other devices and is primarily used by people with severe physical or cognitive
Switch_access
Method for transmitting data over a computer network
In telecommunications, packet switching is a method of grouping data into short messages in fixed format, i.e., packets, that are transmitted over a telecommunications
Packet_switching
Family of programming languages
GOTO/GOSUB chooses where to jump based on the specified conditions. See Switch statement for other forms. DEF FN a pair of keywords introduced in the early
BASIC
Programming language syntax rule that defines code block demarcation via indentation
given by the name of the block written backward (e.g., case starts a switch statement and it spans until the matching esac; similarly conditionals if...then
Off-side_rule
Form of fraud
Bait-and-switch is a form of fraud used in retail sales but also employed in other contexts. First, the merchant "baits" the customer by advertising a
Bait-and-switch
Flexible rod used for corporal punishment
A switch is a thin, flexible twig from a tree or shrub used as an implement in corporal punishment. The application of a switch is called switching. Switches
Switch_(corporal_punishment)
Telecommunication system for establishing telephone calls
rotating switches and relays. Some types of automatic exchanges were the Strowger switch or step-by-step switch, All Relay, panel switch, Rotary system
Telephone_exchange
Video game console emulation software
performance. However, Denuvo said in statements to the press that it would not negatively impact performance of Switch games for those playing on real console
Nintendo_Switch_emulation
Power supply with switching regulator
A switched-mode power supply (SMPS), also called switching-mode power supply, switch-mode power supply, switched power supply, or simply switcher, is
Switched-mode_power_supply
Attack method
at the payload.c file in the sockstress source. Look for the hport switch statement. In that section you can specify payloads to be sent to specific ports
Sockstress
Programming language
to procedures. Both IAL and ALGOL 60 have a switch designator, unrelated, however, to the switch statement in C and other languages. In-line functions
ALGOL_58
of eliminating a multiway branch caused by a switch statement: inline bool HasOnly30Days(int m) { switch (m) { case 4: // April case 6: // June case 9:
Index_mapping
Text in computer source code that is generally ignored by a compiler/interpreter
print("Testing") The gcc compiler (since 2017) looks for a comment in a switch statement if a case falls-thru to the next case. If an explicit indication of
Comment (computer programming)
Comment_(computer_programming)
1983 studio album by AC/DC
Flick of the Switch is the ninth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. The album was deemed a commercial disappointment[citation needed] after
Flick_of_the_Switch
Programming paradigm based on block-based control flow
DRAKON Minimal evaluation Structure chart Structured concurrency Switch statement "What is Structured Programming?". Software Quality. Retrieved 2024-04-09
Structured_programming
simple switch statement may be used to associate actions with different instruction identifiers. Modern compilers usually compile a switch statement with
Run-time algorithm specialization
Run-time_algorithm_specialization
Modern cricket shot
A switch hit is a modern cricket shot. A switch hit involves the batter effectively changing from a right-hander to a left-hander (or vice versa) just
Switch_hit
for switches.) The second line in the canonical form includes a semicolon, which is used to separate statements in Perl. With only a single statement in
Perl_language_structure
Aggregate of all public telephone networks
The public switched telephone network (PSTN) is the aggregate of the world's telephone networks that are operated by national, regional, or local telephony
Public switched telephone network
Public_switched_telephone_network
Interconnection of two or more electrical switches
In building wiring, multiway switching is the interconnection of two or more electrical switches to control an electrical load from more than one location
Multiway_switching
a switch statement without conversion to a string or primitive integer type. However, C# disallows implicit fall-through unless the case statement does
Comparison of C Sharp and Java
Comparison_of_C_Sharp_and_Java
Tool to flag poor computer code
formatting conventions, misuse of scope, implicit fallthrough in switch statements, missing license headers, [and]...dangerous language features". Checks
Lint_(software)
Conditional operator in computer programming
approximately 2011, and in 2025 Delphi followed suit. Oxygene supports case/switch statements, essentially a repeated if, as expressions evaluating to a value as
Ternary_conditional_operator
Suite of online services for the Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) is an online subscription service operated by Nintendo for its video game consoles, the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo_Switch_Online
General-purpose programming language
similar to the body of a switch statement. Partial functions are also used in the exception-handling portion of a try statement: try ... catch case nfe:
Scala_(programming_language)
Electric switch that uses the centrifugal force of a rotating shaft
A centrifugal switch is an electric switch that operates using the centrifugal force created from a rotating shaft, most commonly that of an electric motor
Centrifugal_switch
Specification for JavaScript and other programming languages
a statement in C may be omitted in JavaScript. Like C-style languages, control flow is done with the while, for, do / while, if / else, and switch statements
ECMAScript
High-level programming language
of the structured programming syntax from C (e.g., if statements, while loops, switch statements, do while loops, etc.). One partial exception is scoping:
JavaScript
Network switch which can operate together others
A stackable switch is a network switch that is fully functional operating standalone but which can also be set up to operate together with one or more
Stackable_switch
Signal routing device
RF switch or microwave switch is a device to route high frequency signals through transmission paths. RF (radio frequency) and microwave switches are
RF_switch
1968 studio album by Wendy Carlos
Switched-On Bach is the debut album by the American composer Wendy Carlos, released in October 1968 by Columbia Records. Produced by Carlos and Rachel
Switched-On_Bach
Tobacco advertisement
Wikisource has original text related to this article: A Frank Statement A Frank Statement to Cigarette Smokers was a historic first advertisement in a
A_Frank_Statement
Bank network in India
National Financial Switch (NFS) is the largest network of shared automated teller machines (ATMs) in India. It was designed, developed and deployed by
National_Financial_Switch
Operating system for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch system software (also known by its codename Horizon) is an updatable firmware and operating system used by the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo
Nintendo Switch system software
Nintendo_Switch_system_software
Avatar on several Nintendo video game consoles and mobile apps
customizable avatar used by Nintendo on their Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 video game consoles and mobile apps, including the Nintendo
Mii
Switch on the console of a computer that can be read by software
first released for the 704, included statements to test the switches and set or reset the lights. IF (SENSE SWITCH i) n1, n2 SENSE LIGHT i IF (SENSE LIGHT
Sense_switch
Switch in motor vehicles
An ignition switch, starter switch or start switch is a switch in the control system of a motor vehicle that activates the main electrical systems for
Ignition_switch
and contains one or more modules. There are 2 forms of the case (switch) statement. Using the CASE keyword uses a jump table and SELECT uses sequential
Protel
Programming language
Database Interface, which turns database-independent ABAP statements ("Open SQL") into statements understood by the underlying DBMS ("Native SQL"). The database
ABAP
Measurement method using interference of waves
monochromatic light only for initially setting up their equipment, always switching to white light for the actual measurements. The reason is that measurements
Interferometry
Feature of multi-user operating systems
Fast user switching is a feature of a multi-user operating system which allows users to switch between user accounts without quitting applications and
Fast_user_switching
In computer graphics, removal of lines outside the view area/volume
classified by which portion of the 9-area grid they occupy. A large switch statement jumps to a specialized handler for that case. In contrast, Cohen–Sutherland
Line_clipping
Interactive programming language
number of conditionals, not just three, so it is more of a compact switch statement than a compact if-then. This example recreates the function of the
JOSS
Term in computer programming
when client code uses explicit type checks (using chained if-else or switch statements that check for the type of the object) instead of exploiting the variation
Design_smell
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