Switch Case is Dead! Use Method References for Cleaner Code

Using method references instead of switch-case can make your Java code more readable, maintainable, and scalable. Here’s why switch-case is outdated and how method references provide a cleaner approach.

Switch Case is Dead! Use Method References for Cleaner Code

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The Problem: Long Switch-Case for Handling Commands

public class CommandService {
    public void executeCommand(String command) {
        switch (command) {
            case "START":
                start();
                break;
            case "STOP":
                stop();
                break;
            case "PAUSE":
                pause();
                break;
            default:
                unknown();
        }
    }

    private void start() { System.out.println("Starting..."); }
    private void stop() { System.out.println("Stopping..."); }
    private void pause() {…