Break vs Continue in Python

Both break and continue are jump statements used inside loops in Python. But they behave differently:

  • break: Immediately exits the loop.
  • continue: Skips the current loop cycle and moves to the next iteration.

Example 1: Using break

for i in range(1, 6):
    if i == 3:
        break
    print(i)

Output:

1

2

Explanation:

  • Loop starts from 1 to 5.
  • When i == 3, break runs → loop stops completely.
  • So, 3, 4, and 5 are not printed.

Example 2: Using continue

for i in range(1, 6):
    if i == 3:
        continue
    print(i)

Output:

1

2

4

5

Explanation:

  • The loop runs from 1 to 5.
  • When i == 3, continue runs → it skips printing 3 and moves to the next number.
  • All other values are printed normally.

Quick Comparison Table:

Feature break continue
Used to Exit the loop early Skip current iteration
Loop status Stops completely Continues with next value
Can be used in for, while for, while
Example output 1, 2 (then stops) 1, 2, 4, 5 (3 skipped)

Summary:

  • break is used when you want to exit the loop completely.
  • continue is used to skip the current loop step and move to the next one.
  • Both are helpful for controlling how and when loops run.

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