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Using Labels in JavaScript for Code Flow Control

Problem: Years ago, I programmed in Pascal, where using labels to jump through code was common. Recently, I discovered that JavaScript has a similar feature, particularly useful in controlling nested loops.

Solution: Use Labels in JavaScript, especially in for-loops and code blocks, to control flow without complex conditionals or excessive nesting.

outer: for (let i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
  inner: for (let j = 0; j < 10; j++) {
    if (i === j) {
      continue outer;
    }
    console.log(i, j);
  }
}

block: {
  // Yup, code blocks are a thing
  console.log("You'll see this");
  break block; // You can break form code blocks when they're labelled
  console.log("But not that");
}

Keywords: JavaScript labels, loop control, nested loops, code blocks, label statements, break and continue with labels, Pascal-like control in JavaScript

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