Let .. on .. is Statement

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SharpBASIC has a special assignment statement called let .. on, which has the following syntax:

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let <variable> on <condition> is
  <expression> [else <expression>];
end

The statement allows a numeric or string variable to be assigned conditionally, whereby the optional else-clause can be used to assign a different value if the condition is not met (false).

The let-statement allows a variable to be tested against different conditions using multiple on-branches:

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let <variable>
  on <condition> is
    <expression>;
  on <condition> is
    <expression>;
  on <condition> is
    <expression> [else <expression>];
  end

As soon as one condition is met, the let-statement is left, similar to the switch statement when. If no condition is met, the value in the else-clause of the last branch (if present) will be assigned. Multiple else-branches are not allowed. An else-branch must always be the only or last branch of a let-statement.

The let-statement differs from the if and when-statements in that it can only be used for assignment. It is the only statement with is .. end; blocks allowed inside do .. end; blocks.

Example:

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const is
  hot = 1;
  cold = 0;
  frozen = -1;
  red = "red";
  blue = "blue";
  white = "white";
end

dim water: int8 = cold;
dim color: str;

main do

  let color
    on water == frozen is
      white;
    on water == hot is
      red else blue;
    end

  print(color);

end

Output: blue