How to Use goto in Go (And Why You Usually Shouldn't)

Use goto to jump to a labeled statement within the same function, but avoid it for general control flow as it often creates unreadable code.

for i := 0; i < 10; i++ {
    if i == 5 {
        goto end
    }
    fmt.Println(i)
}
end:
fmt.Println("Done")

Prefer structured alternatives like break, return, or helper functions to maintain clarity.

The goto statement lets you jump instantly to a specific line in your code marked with a label. It is like a teleporter that skips over lines, but using it too much makes your code hard to follow and debug. Most developers avoid it because loops and functions usually handle flow better.