Say Goodbye to if-else: Modern C# Techniques You Need to 🚀Know

Replacing if/else statements with alternative approaches can help improve code readability, maintainability, and performance.

In .NET Core, there are several ways to replace if/else statements depending on the use case.

Below are some common techniques with C# examples.

1. Using switch Statements (or switch Expressions)

When to Use:

• When you have multiple conditions based on a single variable or expression.

Example: Traditional switch Statement

Example: switch Expression (C# 8+)

2. Using Dictionaries for Lookup

When to Use:

• When you need to map keys to values (e.g., replacing simple if/else or switch logic).

Example: