Explain when switch statements is used in Java?

Question

I don't understand what is Switch Statement? When it is used in Java?

Answer 1

Thanks

Answer 2

using else if:
if (...) {...}
else if (...) {...}
else (...) {...}

using switch:
swich (...) {
case 1:
...;
case 2:
...;
...
}

Switch statements are cleaner than else if statements if you have many choices.

Answer 3

never