switch Statement in JavaScript

switch Statement in JavaScript — a practical guide to JavaScript switch with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.

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Short description

Don’t forget break (or use return) to avoid fall-through bugs.

switch

switch (status) {
  case 'paid':
    return 'Done';
  case 'pending':
    return 'Waiting';
  default:
    return 'Unknown';
}