Different types of Java control statements
Decision-making statements
Decision-making statements include “if,” “if-else,” and “switch.” These statements allow the program to make decisions based on certain conditions. The “if” statement checks a condition and executes a block of code if the condition is true. The “if-else” statement adds an alternative block of code to be executed when the condition is false. The “switch” statement allows the program to choose between multiple cases based on a given value.
Looping statements
Looping statements consist of “while,” “do-while,” and “for.” These statements enable the repetition of a block of code until a specific condition is met. The “while” loop executes the block of code as long as the condition is true. The “do-while” loop is similar but ensures that the code is executed at least once, even if the condition is initially false. The “for” loop provides a more structured way of repeating code by specifying the initialization, condition, and iteration steps within the loop structure.
Jump statements
Jump statements include “continue” and “return.” These statements alter the normal flow of a program. The “continue” statement skips the remaining code within a loop iteration and proceeds to the next iteration. The “return” statement exits the current method and returns a value to the calling code.