C Control Statements

if Statement

The if statement is like your cautious friend who always checks the weather before stepping out.

if (itIsRaining) {
  takeUmbrella();
}

Advantages

• Simple and intuitive.
• Great for making single decisions.

Disadvantages

• Can become complex with nested conditions.

if-else Statement

The if-else statement is the more decisive sibling of if. It has a plan B for everything.

if (haveCoffee) {
  drinkCoffee();
} else {
  makeTea();
}

switch Statement

The switch statement is like a restaurant menu, offering different options based on your choice.

switch (dayOfWeek) {
  case MONDAY:
    makeMondaysGreatAgain();
    break;
  // And so on...
}

Advantages

• Clean and organized.
• Multiple choices in one place.

Disadvantages

• Limited to constant expressions.

while Loop

The while loop is the treadmill of C. It keeps running as long as a condition is true.

while (notTired) {
  keepRunning();
}

for Loop

The for loop is like a disciplined morning routine. Repeat specific actions for a set number of times.

for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
  brushTeeth();
}

break Statement

The break statement is like hitting the emergency stop button. It halts the current loop or switch.

continue Statement

The continued statement is the optimistic cousin of break. It skips the current iteration but keeps the loop going.

goto Statement

The goto statement is the black sheep of the family, often shunned but sometimes useful.

goto end_of_program;
// Some code here
end_of_program:
  return 0;

Note: Use goto sparingly, as it can lead to spaghetti code.