match case statement in Python

The match-case statement in Python, is similar to a switch-case in other languages like C, Java, or JavaScript. This feature was introduced in Python 3.10.

Basic Syntax

Python

match variable:
    case value1:
        # Code block for value1
    case value2:
        # Code block for value2
    case _:
        # Default case (like else)

Explanation:

• match variable: You check the value of the variable.
• case value: If variable == value, this block executes.
• case _: Acts as the default case (executed if no other cases match).

Example: Simple Match-Case.

Python

# Example: Day of the week
day = "Monday"

match day:
    case "Monday":
        print("Start of the work week!")
    case "Friday":
        print("Almost weekend!")
    case "Saturday" | "Sunday":  # Multiple values in one case
        print("Weekend!")
    case _:
        print("Midweek day")

Output: Start of the work week!

Explanation:

• "Saturday" | "Sunday": Matches either "Saturday" or "Sunday".
• _ : Matches anything else (default case).