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PHP PHP Arrays and Control Structures PHP Conditionals Switch Statements

Posted by Nobuhle Ndlovu
Nobuhle Ndlovu
4,183 Points

where is the mistake?

l get the response bummer! l do not see the correct default output?

switch.php 
<?php
//Available roles: admin, editor, author, subscriber
if (!isset($role)) {
    $role = 'subscriber';
}

//change to switch statement

switch ($role) {
    case "admin":
      echo "As an admin, you can add, edit, or delete any post.";
       break; 

    default:
        echo "You do not have access to this page.Please contact your administrator.";
        break;
}

1 Answer

Brent McCoy
PLUS
Brent McCoy
Courses Plus Student 31,764 Points
Brent McCoy
Brent McCoy
Courses Plus Student 31,764 Points

In the string for the default case there should be a space after the full stop and before the second sentence:

<?php
//Available roles: admin, editor, author, subscriber
if (!isset($role)) {
    $role = 'subscriber';
}

//change to switch statement
switch ($role) {
  case "admin": echo "As an admin, you can add, edit, or delete any post.";
    break;
  case "editor": echo "As an editor, you can add or edit any post, and delete your own posts.";
    break;
  case "author": echo "As an author, you can add, edit, or delete your own post.";
    break;
  default: echo "You do not have access to this page. Please contact your administrator.";
}