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How would you rewrite this using a switch statement?

Given this method: Java

String checkZero(int x)

{

String s;

if (x == 0)

s = "zero";

else

s = "non-zero";

return s;

}

1. How would you rewrite this using a switch statement?

2. Which do you think is the best choice for this method? Why?

1 Answer

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  • Sídhe
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    String s;

    switch (x) {

    case 0: s = "zero"; break;

    default: s="non-zero";

    }

    return s;

    2. If-else is better in this case. Swtich is better when the alternative would be if-else if-else if-else if-else if-else if-else if-else (that is, a LOT of cases)

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