[Solved] Why does Kotlin's when expression provide more power than a traditional switch statement? — Ans: It supports arbitrary boolean conditions and type checks | Kotlin

Kotlin - Control Flow as Expressions

Why does Kotlin's when expression provide more power than a traditional switch statement?

AIt supports arbitrary boolean conditions and type checks

BIt only supports integer values like switch

CIt requires all cases to be constants

DIt cannot be used as an expression

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Compare when with traditional switch
Traditional switch supports only constants and limited types.
Step 2: Identify when's advanced features
when supports boolean conditions, ranges, type checks, and can be used as expression.
Final Answer:
It supports arbitrary boolean conditions and type checks -> Option A
Quick Check:
when is more powerful due to flexible conditions = It supports arbitrary boolean conditions and type checks [OK]

Quick Trick: when supports conditions and types beyond switch [OK]

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