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Break Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Break Statement \u2013 <\/strong>This statement is used to “jumps out” of a loop. The break statement breaks the loop and continues executing the code after the loop (if any).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Continue Statement \u2013<\/strong> This statement is used to “jumps over” one iteration in the loop. The continue statement breaks one iteration (in the loop) if a specified condition occurs and continues with the next iteration in the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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