This is pattern matching and is similar to select case but not the same.
Two basic models of data analysis are pattern matching and explanation building.
The system as it was initially conceived involved pattern matching of cloud features with a development and decay model.
The second line relies on pattern matching, an important feature of Haskell.
The constant defines the case for when the second argument is the successor of some other number (see pattern matching).
It was the first language to support inductive families and dependent pattern matching.
Note that the expression is actually an example of pattern matching (see below).
Many processes operate beyond the simple pattern matching of the individual characters.
It was one of the first programming languages to support list comprehensions and pattern matching.
An Option value is usually used with pattern matching, as in the previous example.
When compared, it was found that the two patterns matched.
The pattern matches several incidents over the past twenty years.
For lack of a better alternative, all patterns matching the position are given equal credit.
The pattern does, however, match an exclusive style that is manufactured only for women.
Been using a double, but the patterns aren't exactly matching.
The first pattern above simply matches values of the constructor Empty.
But the retinal patterns of his dark brown eyes matched those on file in the computer.
It's patterns now match more closely to Wintermute's ice program.
The pattern either matched or it failed to match.
They were, Jing thought, like a model of his mind, a pattern matching himself alone as the sky matched the entire world.