Java: Pattern Matching

Pattern matching in switch expressions allows handling different types more safely and concisely.

Pattern matching in switch expressions enhances type safety by allowing the switch to directly operate on object types rather than just primitive types or enums. This is particularly useful in scenarios like processing different payment methods in an e-commerce application. For example, a switch statement can now match on specific types like 'CreditCard' or 'PayPal' directly, making the code more readable and reducing boilerplate.