Java Break

Java break

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The break statement in Java is used to terminate a loop or a switch statement. When the break statement is executed, control is transferred to the statement that follows the loop or switch. This allows for flexible control flow within loops and switch cases.

for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
    if (i == 5) {
        break;  // Exits the loop when i equals 5
    }
    System.out.println(i);
}
// Output: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

In nested loops, a break statement will only terminate the nearest loop. If you want to exit from an outer loop, you can use a labeled break. Labeled break allows you to specify which loop to terminate.

outerLoop:
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
    for (int j = 0; j < 5; j++) {
        if (j == 2) {
            break outerLoop;  // Exits both loops when j equals 2
        }
        System.out.println(i + " " + j);
    }
}
// Output: 0 0, 0 1, 1 0, 1 1

Best practices suggest using break statements carefully to avoid complicated control flows that might make code harder to read. Code clarity should always be prioritized. By adhering to this guideline, you improve both maintainability and readability of your code.

while (true) {
    System.out.println("Looping...");
    if (someCondition) {
        break;  // Exits the infinite loop when someCondition is true
    }
}