The "nested-if-else" VS "switch" Statement

The "nested-if-else" VS "switch" Statement

Both the nested "if-else" and switch statement are used for multiple selections but following are the differences between these statements.

	Nested if-else Statement	Switch statement
1	It becomes complicated for multiple selections.	It is easy to understand for multiple selections.
2	It uses an independent expression for each case.	It uses a single expression for all cases, but each case must have a constant value of integer type or character type.
3	The test condition can be given in a specified range of values. If the given condition matches then the statements under it will be executed.	Only a single expression is given in the switch statement which returns a single value. The test condition cannot be given in a specified range. It is the major drawback of the switch statement.