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# Stop using if-else statements in Java

**[Javarevisited](https://daily.dev/sources/javarevisited)** · 7 min read · 881 upvotes · 57 comments

## Summary

Explore how to optimize Java code by replacing if-else statements with approaches like using enums, Factory Pattern, Strategy Pattern, and the Stream API. These methods improve code readability, maintainability, and extensibility. Examples illustrate how each method transforms if-else heavy logic into more elegant solutions.

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**@matteobaccan** · 8 upvotes

> This article remember me this old website https://www.antiifprogramming.com/about-the-anti-if.php

**@gauravkumar0** · 8 upvotes

> Over-Engineered Article! Lot of boilerplate code with useless Objects being created which might not get used in the app.

**@ameen05** · 5 upvotes

> As someone who took java for the first time almost 6 months ago, what is the best way for me to approaching getting back into it and what are some helpful pieces of advice?

**@kgotsorakosa97** · 5 upvotes

> Maybe it's because I'm still learning, but using the if-else statement is simple and straightforward. Oh and what about the switch statement ? Why not suggest it?

**@lounisbouldja** · 4 upvotes

> # Pattern matching 👌

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