What are the differences between if statements and switch statements?

What are the differences between if statements and switch statements?

If statements evaluate conditions and execute code based on true/false results, while switch statements select from multiple options based on a single variable's value.

Can you give me an example of each?

Sure! An if statement could check if a number is positive, while a switch statement could handle different cases for a day of the week.

When should I use one over the other?

Use if statements for complex conditions and ranges, and switch statements for cleaner code when checking a single variable against multiple values.

Are there any performance differences?

Generally, switch statements can be more efficient for many cases, but the difference is often negligible in small applications.