Breaking Out of Loops in Perl: A Comprehensive Guide

When working with loops in Perl, particularly when enforcing strict programming practices, it’s common to encounter the need to exit a loop prematurely based on a condition. Perl does not have a break statement like some other languages, which can confuse newcomers. Here, we’ll explore how to effectively control loop execution in Perl, covering common scenarios and best practices.

Using last to Exit a Loop

Perl uses the last statement to exit a loop. This is analogous to the break statement found in languages like C or Java. The last statement immediately exits the loop in which it is called, regardless of the loop type (for, foreach, while, etc.).

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