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Khushi Singh
Khushi Singh 28 Mar 2025
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In the Java programming language, the usage of the continue statement allows skipping active loop iterations to proceed directly to subsequent ones. The continue statement functions differently from break because it skips the remaining current iteration tasks yet continues processing the next loop cycle. The continue statement serves loops of all types, including for, while, and do-while, by controlling their flow when skipping specific conditions for loop continuance.

How Continue Statement Works in a Loop

  • Within a for loop, when the continue statement executes, it moves program execution forward to proceed with the following iteration after skipping all remaining code blocks and examining the loop condition.
  • In a while or do-while loop, the program jumps back to the loop condition check after continue to bypass all remaining statements of the current iteration.

The example demonstrates continue behavior in loop structures.

public class ContinueExample {
   public static void main(String[] args) {
       // Using continue in a for loop
       for (int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {
           if (i == 3) {
               continue; // Skips iteration when i is 3
           }
           System.out.println("Iteration: " + i);
       }
   }
}

Output

Iteration: 1  
Iteration: 2  
Iteration: 4  
Iteration: 5

During the execution of the loop, when i equals 3, the continue statement activates to skip the print command, so the program immediately proceeds to the next iteration. The continue statement enables a programmer to bypass unwanted values while loop optimization and to enhance program efficiency.

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