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Case: Ada Design Choices

    case expression is
        when constant_list_1 => statement_1;
        ...
        when constant_list_n => statement_n;
    end case;

• Similar to Pascal's case, except:

• Constant lists can include:
  • Subranges: 10..15
  • Multiple choices: 1..5 | 7 | 15..20

• Lists of constants must be exhaustive (more reliable)

• Often accomplished with others clause