The best analogy I ever heard on this is that using a goto is like knocking a hole into a wall: it can be very useful, or even essential, in some specific circu

The best analogy I ever heard on this is that using a goto is like knocking a hole into a wall: it can be very useful, or even essential, in some specific circumstances, but you should give it a bit of thought. Also, it would be foolish to swear off ever allowing either.