if else VS switch

Hi,

The behavior between if else and switch is not different in PHP.
However is there difference for the performance (I know in C it's
different) while interpreting the script?

Thanks in advance

Don

re: if else VS switch

Don <NOSPAMdon.h@free.fr> wrote in news:44561ee5$0$14027
$626a54ce@news.free.fr:
[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> The behavior between if else and switch is not different in PHP.
> However is there difference for the performance (I know in C it's
> different) while interpreting the script?
>
> Thanks in advance[/color]

if i recall correctly, one of the bugfixes/improvements to the
latest/greatest PHP version was improving the speed of switch statements...
so I assume they are as fast as if/else at least right now...

obviously the real benefit of using 'switch' is that its great for going
through many possible conditions, and results in far more readable code.

re: if else VS switch

Don wrote:[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> The behavior between if else and switch is not different in PHP.
> However is there difference for the performance (I know in C it's
> different) while interpreting the script?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Don[/color]
Why don't you test it ? using microtime() this should be a piece of cake.

Which one should be faster in C according to your data?
Sh.

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re: if else VS switch

Don wrote:[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> The behavior between if else and switch is not different in PHP.
> However is there difference for the performance (I know in C it's
> different) while interpreting the script?[/color]

IIRC, switch is based on look up tables and might be faster.

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