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Pattern Matching Switch Expressions
Switch expressions provide a more concise syntax for pattern matching. They allow testing object properties directly and returning a value based on the first match.
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string priority = task switch{{ IsCompleted: true } => "None",{ IsUrgent: true, DaysLeft: < 2 } => "Critical",{ IsUrgent: true } => "High",_ => "Standard"};
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{ IsUrgent: true, DaysLeft: < 2 }
Property pattern matching combined with a relational pattern (< 2).
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_ => "Standard"
The discard pattern acting as the default case if no other patterns match.