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🚫 Stop Writing If-Else Like a Beginner: Try This Instead (Java Edition)
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Every developer, especially when starting out, gets comfortable with if-else statements. They’re simple, easy to use, and get the job done.
But as your codebase grows and your applications become more complex, relying too much on if-else can make your code messy, hard to test, and difficult to maintain.
In this article, we’ll explore why excessive if-else usage is a problem, and introduce you to modern, cleaner, and more readable alternatives that can help you write professional, scalable code.
