break and continue in C++

break and continue in C++ — a practical guide to C++ break continue with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.

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Short description

Use carefully for readability.

break/continue

for (int i = 0; i < 10; ++i) {
    if (i % 2 == 0) continue;
    if (i > 7) break;
    std::cout << i << 'n';
}