PHP If...Else & Match

Conditions in PHP.

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PHP conditional statements:

if, elseif, else
switch with case and break
match (PHP 8): a shorter, stricter switch that returns a value and uses ===.

Key Takeaways: PHP If...Else & Match

Mastering PHP If...Else & Match helps you write clean and reliable PHP code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

PHP If...Else & Match Code Example

PHP

<?php
$hour = (int) date("H");

if ($hour < 12) {
    echo "Good morning";
} elseif ($hour < 18) {
    echo "Good afternoon";
} else {
    echo "Good evening";
}

$status = 404;
echo "<br>" . match ($status) {
    200 => "OK",
    301, 302 => "Redirect",
    404 => "Not Found",
    default => "Unknown",
};

Output