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Discussion on: I've never become overly convinced that switch statements are that much cleaner than `if else if else if else if else`

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Andrew Harpin

Depends on if scripted Vs compiled.

A compiler will optimise into either the conditions or a jump table depending on the code. Usually for both switch and if else

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Sam Ringleman

As someone who has never had the chance to jump into a compiled language, this is wonderful information! Thank you for the correction.