Match Statement in Python: Simplifying Conditional Logic
The `match` statement, introduced in Python 3.10, helps structure conditional logic more efficiently compared to long `if-elif` chains.
Basic Syntax of `match`
def get_day_message(day):
match day:
case "Monday":
return "Start of the workweek!"
case "Friday":
return "Weekend is near!"
case "Sunday":
return "Relax, it's Sunday!"
case _:
return "Just another day."
print(get_day_message("Friday"))Matching Multiple Values
match day:
case "Saturday" | "Sunday":
print("It's the weekend!")
case _:
print("A weekday.")Using Guards (Conditions)
match age:
case n if n < 18:
print("You're a minor.")
case n if n >= 18:
print("You're an adult.")Conclusion
The `match` statement makes conditional logic easier to read, especially when dealing with structured data. Where do you think `match` can help simplify your Python code?
