Which is Faster: if-else or switch-case?

Question

In C#, both if-else and switch-case can be used for decision-making, but their performance can vary depending on the scenario.

Consider a situation where we have an array or a list of values, and we need to check for a specific condition based on multiple cases. Would using multiple if-else conditions be more efficient, or would a switch-case statement provide better performance?

Think about how the compiler optimizes each approach and whether the number of conditions affects execution speed. Also, consider how data types (such as int, string, or enums) impact performance in switch versus if-else.

Now, analyze and determine which approach is faster! 🚀

Answer 1

I believe that this can only be determined experimentally in specific circumstances.