Match expressions
match returns a value using strict comparisons.
What it is
match returns a value using strict comparisons.
When to use it
Map finite values without switch fall-through.
Syntax
$label = match ($status) {
"paid" => "Settled",
"pending" => "Awaiting payment",
default => "Unknown",
};Example
$httpStatus = match ($outcome) {
"created" => 201,
"duplicate" => 200,
"conflict" => 409,
default => 500,
};Common mistakes
Unhandled values throw UnhandledMatchError without default; 1 and "1" differ.