Switch and Break control statements in c programming

Mastering Switch and Break Statements in C Programming

In C programming, the switch and break control statements are used for decision-making and control flow.

Switch statement: The switch statement is a selection statement that allows you to choose one of several code blocks to be executed based on the value of an expression. Its syntax is as follows:

The switch is a conditional noniterative control statement. it is used for  menu-based program 

Syntax: 

switch (expression) {
    case constant1:
        // code block executed if expression matches constant1
        break;
    case constant2:
        // code block executed if expression matches constant2
        break;
    // more cases...
    default:
        // code block executed if expression does not match any constant
}

Here's how it works:

• The expression is evaluated, and its value is compared with the constants specified in the case labels.
• If a match is found, the code block following that case label is executed until a break statement is encountered or the end of the switch statement is reached.
• The break statement is used to exit the switch statement. Without a break statement, control will fall through to the next case, executing the code block of that case as well. This is known as "fall-through."
• If no match is found, and a default label is specified, the code block following the default label is executed.
• It's important to include a break statement at the end of each case (except the last one) to prevent fall-through if it's not intended.

Break statement: The break statement is primarily used to exit from a loop or switch statement. Its usage within a loop causes an immediate termination of the loop, and in a switch statement, it terminates the switch block. Here's the syntax:

break;

• When a break statement is encountered, the control exits the innermost loop or switch statement, and program execution continues with the next statement after the loop or switch.
• If multiple nested loops or switch statements are present, the break statement will only exit the innermost one.
• In the case of a switch statement, the break statement prevents fall-through to the next case.

Both switch and break statements provide control flow and decision-making capabilities in C programming, making them useful for handling different cases and controlling program execution based on conditions.

Note:

Label: The label should be an integers family constant

Default: the default case is not mandatory it is optional or t is preferable and suggestible 

Break: The Break is an exit control loop, once the break control encounter loop is terminated 

Further Reading:

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