10 Groovy Switch Statement Examples with Pattern Matching
The enhanced Groovy switch statement goes far beyond Java’s version. See 10 examples matching strings, ranges, regex, classes, and closures. Tested on Groovy 5.x. “Java’s switch is a gate with a few locks. Groovy’s switch is a gate that accepts fingerprints, retina scans, and a secret handshake.” Martin Fowler, Refactoring Last Updated: March 2026 | Tested on: Groovy 5.x, Java 17+ | Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate | Reading Time: 20 minutes The groovy switch statement goes far beyond what Java ... Read More
