C# Conditions

if, switch and switch expressions.

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if / else if / else and the ternary ? :
switch statement with case and break
Switch expressions (C# 8+): concise, return a value, and support patterns like >= 85.

Key Takeaways: C# Conditions

Mastering C# Conditions helps you write clean and reliable C# code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

C# Conditions Code Example

int marks = 78;

string grade = marks switch
{
    >= 85 => "A",
    >= 70 => "B",
    >= 50 => "C",
    _ => "F"
};
Console.WriteLine($"Grade: {grade}");

int hour = 20;
if (hour < 12) Console.WriteLine("Good morning");
else if (hour < 18) Console.WriteLine("Good afternoon");
else Console.WriteLine("Good evening");

Console.WriteLine(marks >= 50 ? "Pass" : "Fail");

Output

Grade: B
Good evening
Pass

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C# Conditions Practice Exercises

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/ 2 solved

Fill in the blank

The discard pattern _ in a switch expression means…

string g = marks switch { >= 85 => "A",  => "B" };

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Multiple choice

Which C# version introduced switch expressions?

C# 8 C# 5 C# 2 C# 12

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C# Conditions

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C# Conditions Code Example

C# Conditions Practice Exercises

Key Takeaways: C# Conditions