why cant we use <> in switch statements like switch (age){ case < 16}, why we cant use <?

Answer 1

Because case/switch is specifically used for determined values such as 1 4 7 or 8 (for example), and using the < or > is selecting a wide range of numbers, and for that you have if(x > y) { }

Answer 2

Language syntax... Ruby supports such range in case... when... else

Answer 3

Actually, you can. Consider this code:

Switch (True)
case (age<16)：

This is within the language limits, even though it's not considered to be very readable programing...

Answer 4

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