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====== ugBASIC User Manual ======

===== GOTO ✓ =====

===== SYNTAX =====
     GOTO label
     GOTO number

==== PURPOSE ====


The ''GOTO'' command is a statement that allows you to jump unconditionally 
to another part of the program. In practice, instead of executing the instructions 
in sequence, the program "jumps" directly to the line indicated by the ''GOTO'' command.

Despite its simplicity, indiscriminate use of the ''GOTO'' command can lead to several 
problems. It can make the code very difficult to follow and understand, creating 
so-called "spaghetti code". If a program contains many unconditional jumps, it can 
become very difficult to find the source of an error. Frequent use of ''GOTO'' tends to
create a poorly structured flow of control that is difficult to maintain.

The ugBASIC offers more sophisticated and readable control structures, such as: 
''IF...THEN...ELSE'', ''FOR...NEXT'', ''DO...LOOP'', and so on. These structures make
the code clearer and make it easier to manage the flow of control.

In some specific cases, however, the use of ''GOTO'' can be justified, for example 
in very specific situations, a ''GOTO'' can be used to exit a nested loop more efficiently.
In some cases, a ''GOTO'' can be used to handle errors in the most direct way.
In general, it is advisable to avoid the use of ''GOTO'' and prefer more modern 
control structures. A well-structured and readable code is easier to maintain 
and to change over time.






==== EXAMPLE ====
    GOTO nuovaEtichetta
    GOTO 42


See also the following example files:
  * ''[[https://github.com/spotlessmind1975/ugbasic/tree/main/examples/control_uncond_jumps_01.bas|control_uncond_jumps_01.bas]]''
  * ''[[https://github.com/spotlessmind1975/ugbasic/tree/main/examples/control_uncond_jumps_02.bas|control_uncond_jumps_02.bas]]''
  * ''[[https://github.com/spotlessmind1975/ugbasic/tree/main/examples/control_returning_01.bas|control_returning_01.bas]]''
  * ''[[https://github.com/spotlessmind1975/ugbasic/tree/main/examples/control_returning_02.bas|control_returning_02.bas]]''


==== ABBREVIATION ====
   Go


==== AVAILABLE ON ====


==== ANY PROBLEM? ====
If you have encountered a problem using this command, if you think there is a bug or the explanation is unclear, please [[https://github.com/spotlessmind1975/ugbasic/issues/new?title=ISSUE ON GOTO|open an issue]] for this keyword on GitHub. Thank you!===== POWERED BY =====

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