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(C++) break

break is a keyword to

1. end a for-loop
2. end a while-loop
3. end a switch-statement

Consider to never use break, except in switch-statements or when the alternative would obscure the program's logic [1].

Example

• break example 1: break a for-loop
• break example 2: break a while-loop
• break example 3: break a switch statement

References

1. Joint Strike Fighter Air Vehicle C++ Coding Standards for the System Development and Demonstration Program. Document Number 2RDU00001 Rev C. December 2005. AV Rule 191 (MISRA Rule 58): 'The break statement shall not be used (except to terminate the cases of a switch statement).' and 'Exception: The break statement may be used to 'break' out of a single loop provided the alternative would obscure or otherwise significantly complicate the control logic.'

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