C Programming Language | Lecture 19| BREAK STATEMENT | by ANU YADAV| programming for beginner

Описание: The "break" statement is used in the C programming language to immediately exit out of a loop or switch statement. When a "break" statement is encountered, the program jumps to the next statement following the loop or switch. This can be useful for breaking out of a loop early, based on certain conditions or when a specific task has been accomplished. The "break" statement can also be used to exit out of nested loops by including it within the innermost loop.


The "break" statement is a control flow statement that is used to exit out of a loop, a switch statement or a labeled statement. It is often used in combination with the "if" statement to check for certain conditions and exit out of the loop when the condition is met. For example, you might use a "break" statement in a while loop to exit the loop when a certain value is reached or when an error occurs.

It's also important to note that the "break" statement can only be used within the body of a loop or a switch statement or labeled statement, and it cannot be used outside of these contexts.

In addition, the "break" statement can be used to exit out of multiple nested loops at once by using the "label" before the "break" statement. This allows you to exit out of a loop that is several levels deep in a nested loop.

It's also important to use the "break" statement judiciously, as overusing it can make your code harder to read and understand, and can also lead to subtle bugs. It's always a good practice to use the "break" statement only when it's truly necessary.

Another use of "break" statement is in "do-while" loop, where it can be used to exit the loop when a certain condition is met. "do-while" loop is a control flow statement that allows you to execute a block of code at least once and then repeatedly execute the code as long as the specified condition is true.

In "do-while" loop, it's common to use a "break" statement inside the loop to exit the loop when a specific condition is met. For example, you might use a "break" statement to exit the loop when a user enters a specific input, or when a certain value is reached.

It's also worth noting that, the "break" statement can be used inside the switch statement as well. The switch statement is a control flow statement that allows you to choose between several options. It tests the value of a variable against a list of case labels and executes the code associated with the first matching case label.

When a "break" statement is encountered inside a switch statement, it causes the program to exit out of the switch statement and continue executing the code following the switch statement. This can be useful for exiting a switch statement early, based on certain conditions or when a specific task has been accomplished.


It's also worth mentioning that, the "break" statement can be used in a loop inside a function and the control goes back to the calling function after the "break" statement is executed.

It's also possible to use "break" statement inside a function and then return a value from the function. This can be useful when you want to exit a loop early and return a value from the function.

It's also important to note that, the "break" statement should be used with caution, as using it excessively or in the wrong context can make your code harder to read and understand, and can also lead to subtle bugs. It's always a good practice to use the "break" statement only when it's truly necessary.

In conclusion, the "break" statement is a powerful tool in the C programming language that allows you to exit out of loops, switch statements, labeled statements, and do-while loops early, based on certain conditions, making it an important tool for controlling the flow of your program. It should be used judiciously and in the appropriate context to avoid confusion and bugs.