Case Statement

[EchoFool]

Is it possible to do case statements with "ranges"...

 

So say i have the number 100 and the case checked if the number was between 50 and 150 ?

 

Currently i can only see the case statement using precise values... if its not possible is my only other option using if statements?

[ChaosKnight]

Try this:

switch($num){
  case $num > 50 && $num < 150 :
    //action goes here
  break;
}

[EchoFool]

Would that be more efficient than if statements?

[ChaosKnight]

If the different values are very limited and you only have this single range, then an "if" will be a better option, if there are a lot of different ranges, then a case will be the best tool for the job... But both will work 

[Psycho]

Yes, you can use ANY kind of comparison in a CASE statement - you just have to be creative. Remember the case value must match the switch value. So, just use the boolean true for the switch value and the comparisons as the case value

 

Example

switch(true)
{
  case ($num>50 && $num<150):
    //action goes here
  break;

  case ($num>=150 && $num<300):
    //action goes here
  break;
}