The switch statement works by going through all of the various cases to find the right one. All of the cases will be tested. This isn’t necessarily an egregious mistake, but overuse of the switch statement can suggest poor object orientation. Instead, if an “if…else” statement will work, go ahead and use it. As an added perk, Java developers typically find that “if…else” statements are easier to read.
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