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PHP switch statements

PHP reference for php switch statements.

Syntax

switch ($role) {
  case "admin": echo "Manage"; break;
  default: echo "Read";
}

Examples

PHP switch statements example

A focused example you can adapt while practising.

switch ($role) {
  case "admin": echo "Manage"; break;
  default: echo "Read";
}

Best practices

  • Start with the smallest working example, then adapt it to your project.
  • Use the language’s standard library and idioms before introducing extra dependencies.

Runtime & versions

PHP runtime on a server or CLI. Feature availability depends on the language and runtime version used by your project; consult the official reference below.

PHP Manual

Specifications & further reading