Is there any alternate of switch-case in PHP ?

PHP introduced an alternative of switch-case in the release of the 8th version.

In the release of the 8th version of PHP, the match() function is introduced which is the new alternative of switch-case. It is a powerful feature that is often the best decision to use instead of a switch-case. The match() function also works similarly to switch i.e, it finds the matching case according to the parameter passed in it. 

Syntax : 

$variable = match() {
    somecase => 'match_value' ,
    anothercase => 'match_value',
    default => 'match_value',
};

Example:

$value = match(1){
    1 => 'Hii..',
    2 => 'Hello..',
    default => 'Match not found !',
};

How match() function is different from switch-case? 

• It uses an arrow symbol instead of a colon.
• It does not require a break statement.
• Cases are separated by commas instead of a break statement.
• The syntax of match() is terminated by a semi-colon.
• It returns some value based on the parameter provided.
• Strict type checking and case-sensitive.
• When there is no default value and match value, it will throw an error.
• Complex condition implementation and improved performance.

Note:  The function match() is supported on PHP version 8 and above.

PHP code: The following example demonstrates the switch-case that will assign value to the variable $message on the basis of a value passed in the parameter of the switch()  

Sunday

PHP code: The following code demonstrates the match() function which is executed only in PHP 8 or above. 

Output:

Sunday