The following changes were made to enhance code readability and optimize logic across several Java classes: - Replaced redundant parentheses and adjusted instance checking syntax for more concise expression. - Introduced switch-case structures to replace multiple if-else conditions where appropriate. - Simplified method invocations and variable assignments. - Removed unnecessary Pattern usage and redundant variables. - Improved the handling of default cases in switch statements. - Minor updates to variable assignments for consistency and clarity. These changes aim to maintain functionality while improving maintainability.