🚫 Stop Writing switch Case Statements Like a Beginner: Try This Instead

In older Java code, switch statements are often repetitive, error-prone, and hard to maintain. But with Java 21, you now have pattern matching, sealed classes, and switch expressions — all designed to write cleaner and more expressive code.

This article will show you how to evolve from traditional switch statements to modern switch expressions and pattern matching using Java 21 — with real-world, professional examples.

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❌ The Old Way: Traditional switch

Let’s start with what you might still see in legacy Java code:

String role = "ADMIN";
switch…