Database System Concepts
Database System Concepts
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ISBN: 9780078022159
Author: Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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### Example: Using Switch Statements in Java

In this example, you'll learn how to use a switch statement to check characters and output corresponding Greek letter names.

#### Task
Write a switch statement that checks the `origLetter` variable.
- If `origLetter` is 'a' or 'A', print "Alpha".
- If `origLetter` is 'b' or 'B', print "Beta".
- For any other character, print "Unknown".
- Use fall-through where appropriate.
- Make sure the statement ends with a newline.

```java
import java.util.Scanner;

public class ConvertToGreek {
    public static void main (String [] args) {
        Scanner scnr = new Scanner(System.in);
        char origLetter;

        origLetter = scnr.next().charAt(0);

        /* Your solution goes here */
    }
}
```

### How to Approach the Task
1. **Initialize the Scanner**: This reads input from the user.
2. **Capture Character**: Store the user's input in `origLetter`.
3. **Implement the Switch Statement**:
   - Use cases for 'a', 'A', 'b', and 'B'.
   - Use the default case to catch any other characters.
   - Include `fall-through` to handle both uppercase and lowercase efficiently.
   - Ensure you print the desired output with a newline using `System.out.println()`.

This setup helps understand conditional control in Java, useful for categorizing or encoding based on input criteria.

### Note
Remember to close the `Scanner` object using `scnr.close()` in a real application to prevent resource leaks.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Example: Using Switch Statements in Java In this example, you'll learn how to use a switch statement to check characters and output corresponding Greek letter names. #### Task Write a switch statement that checks the `origLetter` variable. - If `origLetter` is 'a' or 'A', print "Alpha". - If `origLetter` is 'b' or 'B', print "Beta". - For any other character, print "Unknown". - Use fall-through where appropriate. - Make sure the statement ends with a newline. ```java import java.util.Scanner; public class ConvertToGreek { public static void main (String [] args) { Scanner scnr = new Scanner(System.in); char origLetter; origLetter = scnr.next().charAt(0); /* Your solution goes here */ } } ``` ### How to Approach the Task 1. **Initialize the Scanner**: This reads input from the user. 2. **Capture Character**: Store the user's input in `origLetter`. 3. **Implement the Switch Statement**: - Use cases for 'a', 'A', 'b', and 'B'. - Use the default case to catch any other characters. - Include `fall-through` to handle both uppercase and lowercase efficiently. - Ensure you print the desired output with a newline using `System.out.println()`. This setup helps understand conditional control in Java, useful for categorizing or encoding based on input criteria. ### Note Remember to close the `Scanner` object using `scnr.close()` in a real application to prevent resource leaks.
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