If-Else vs Switch Case: Which is More Efficient?

What's the difference in performance between if-else and switch-case statements?

The main difference lies in how they evaluate conditions. If-else statements check conditions sequentially, while switch-case can jump directly to the matching case, potentially improving performance.

In what scenarios should I use switch-case instead of if-else?

Use switch-case when you have multiple discrete values to compare against a single variable. It's cleaner and can be more efficient in such cases.

Are there any performance benchmarks comparing the two?

Yes, benchmarks often show that switch-case can be faster for a large number of cases, especially when optimized by the compiler. However, for a small number of conditions, the difference may be negligible.

Does the programming language affect the performance of these statements?

Absolutely! Different languages have different optimizations for control flow statements, so performance can vary significantly between languages.