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Java Control Statements Explained

The document explains Java control statements, which are essential for decision making and controlling program flow. It covers various types of control statements including if, if-else, nested if-else, switch-case, break, and continue, along with examples for each. Additionally, it provides practice exercises and FAQs regarding the usage of these statements in Java.

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Java Control Statements Explained

The document explains Java control statements, which are essential for decision making and controlling program flow. It covers various types of control statements including if, if-else, nested if-else, switch-case, break, and continue, along with examples for each. Additionally, it provides practice exercises and FAQs regarding the usage of these statements in Java.

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Java Control Statements

Section 1: Learn
Control statements help in decision making and controlling the flow of
execution in a Java program.

1. if Statement
Executes a block of code if the condition is true.
if (marks > 40) {
[Link]("Pass");
}

2. if-else Statement
Adds an alternative block if the condition is false.
if (marks >= 50) {
[Link]("First Class");
} else {
[Link]("Second Class");
}

3. Nested if-else
if statements inside another if.
if (marks >= 90) {
[Link]("Excellent");
} else if (marks >= 60) {
[Link]("Good");
} else {
[Link]("Needs Improvement");
}

4. switch-case Statement
An alternative to if-else when checking multiple values.
int day = 3;
switch (day) {
case 1:
[Link]("Monday");
break;
case 2:
[Link]("Tuesday");
break;
default:
[Link]("Another day");
}

• break: Exits the switch block.


• default: Runs if no match is found.

5. break Statement
Used to exit loops or switch early.
for (int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {
if (i == 3)
break;
[Link](i);
}

Output: 1, 2
6. continue Statement
Skips current iteration, continues with next.
for (int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {
if (i == 3)
continue;
[Link](i);
}

Output: 1, 2, 4, 5
Did You Know?: In old programming languages like BASIC, only goto was
available. Java improved this with structured control statements.

Section 2: Practice

Try: Pass or Fail Checker


int marks = 45;
if (marks >= 35) {
[Link]("Pass");
} else {
[Link]("Fail");
}

Try: Grade Using Nested if-else


int marks = 85;
if (marks >= 90) {
[Link]("A+");
} else if (marks >= 75) {
[Link]("A");
} else {
[Link]("B or below");
}

Try: Switch Case


int option = 2;
switch (option) {
case 1:
[Link]("Add");
break;
case 2:
[Link]("Edit");
break;
default:
[Link]("Invalid Option");
}

Section 3: Know More (FAQs)

Can I use if inside a switch?


Yes, you can combine both, but use with care for readability.

What happens if I forget break in switch?


It causes fall-through, meaning all the next cases will also run.

Is continue used in switch?


No. continue is used inside loops, not inside switch.

Which is better: if-else or switch?


Use switch when checking one variable against many constant values. Use if-else
for complex conditions.
Can I use switch with String?
Yes, from Java 7 onwards, switch supports String values.

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