What are the differences between conditional logic and switch-case in Python?

What are the differences between conditional logic and switch-case in Python?

In Python, conditional logic is implemented using if-elif-else statements, while switch-case is not natively supported. However, you can mimic switch-case behavior using dictionaries or if-elif-else.

Can you give me an example of using if-elif-else?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

x = 2
if x == 1:
    print('One')
elif x == 2:
    print('Two')
else:
    print('Other')

How would I implement a switch-case using a dictionary?

You can use a dictionary to map keys to functions or values. Here's an example:

def case_one():
    return 'One'

def case_two():
    return 'Two'

switch = {1: case_one, 2: case_two}
result = switch.get(x, lambda: 'Other')()
print(result)

Are there any performance differences between the two?

Generally, if-elif-else can be slower for many conditions, while a dictionary-based switch-case can be faster due to direct lookups.