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How do switch expressions in Java 17 ensure exhaustive handling of enum values?
Track: Java
Topic: Modern Java
Focus: Switch Expressions
Java: Switch Expressions
Answer
Switch expressions enforce coverage of all enum values or require a default case.
In Java 17, switch expressions require you to cover all possible values of an enum, or alternatively, include a default case. This prevents runtime errors due to missing cases. For instance, when handling order statuses, defining cases for each enum value or specifying a default ensures that no scenario is missed: 'switch (status) { case PENDING -> "Waiting"; case SHIPPED -> "On the way"; case DELIVERED -> "Arrived"; }'.
In Java 17, switch expressions require you to cover all possible values of an enum, or alternatively, include a default case. This prevents runtime errors due to missing cases. For instance, when handling order statuses, defining cases for each enum value or specifying a default ensures that no scenario is missed: 'switch (status) { case PENDING -> "Waiting"; case SHIPPED -> "On the way"; case DELIVERED -> "Arrived"; }'.
Topics: Java Modern Java Switch Expressions