JavaScript · Language basics

Switch statement

Branches on strict equality. Every case needs a break or a deliberate fallthrough comment.

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Syntax

switch (value) { case …: break; }

Example

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const role = "editor";
switch (role) {
  case "admin": console.log("Full access"); break;
  case "editor": console.log("Content access"); break;
  default: console.log("Learner access");
}

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