Can I use switch statements in Python?

Can I use switch statements in Python?

Python doesn't have a built-in switch statement like some other languages, but you can achieve similar functionality using dictionaries or if-elif-else statements.

Can you show me an example of how to use a dictionary for this?

Sure! You can create a dictionary where keys are the cases and values are the actions. For example:

def switch_example(value):
    switcher = {
        1: "One",
        2: "Two",
        3: "Three",
    }
    return switcher.get(value, "Invalid")

print(switch_example(2))  # Output: Two

What if I want to execute multiple statements for a case?

In that case, you can define a function for each case that contains the multiple statements you want to execute, and then call that function from the dictionary.

Thanks! Are there any performance considerations I should be aware of?

Yes, using dictionaries for switch-like behavior is generally efficient, but for a large number of cases, if-elif-else chains might be slower. Always consider readability and maintainability as well.