Under what conditions should I use an if-else-if ladder rather than a switch when coding a multiway branch? Given the flexibility inherent in all of Java’s loops, what criteria should I use when...

Under what conditions should I use an if-else-if ladder rather than a switch when coding a multiway branch?

Given the flexibility inherent in all of Java’s loops, what criteria should I use when selecting a loop? That is, how do I choose the right loop for a specific job?