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

Don <NOSPAMdon.h@free.fr> wrote in news:44561ee5$0$14027
$626a54ce@news.free.fr:

> 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

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.

Don wrote:
> 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
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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Don wrote:
> 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?

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

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