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pattern

A test a value can match, like > 10 or "quit".

A pattern describes a shape or condition a value can be tested against in is expressions, switch statements, and switch expressions; later chapters cover every pattern kind.

Examples

  • input is "quit" or "exit" and score is >= 90 both test a value against a pattern.

See also

switch expression type pattern relational pattern
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