Rust Distilled

In this section, we will explore the use of the break and continue statements in Rust loops. These control flow statements provide additional flexibility and control over loop execution, allowing you to exit a loop early or skip the remaining iteration and proceed to the next one.

What We Will Cover

1. Introduction to break:

   • Understanding how the break statement works.
   • Practical examples of using break to exit loops early.
   • Scenarios where break is useful, such as terminating infinite loops and exiting nested loops with labels.

2. Introduction to continue:

   • Understanding how the continue statement works.
   • Practical examples of using continue to skip iterations.
   • Scenarios where continue is beneficial, such as skipping unwanted values in data processing and managing control flow in complex loops.

3. Combining break and continue:

   • Using both break and continue within a single loop to achieve complex control flow.
   • Best practices for maintaining readability and avoiding common pitfalls.

4. Advanced Use Cases:

   • Using labeled break and continue for enhanced control in nested loops.
   • Performance considerations and how the use of these statements can impact the efficiency of your code.

By the end of this section, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to use break and continue statements effectively in Rust loops.