Definitions for GOTO
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1. Goto

   Goto (goto, GOTO, GO TO, GoTo, or other case combinations, depending on the programming language) is a statement found in many computer programming languages. It performs a one-way transfer of control to another line of code; in contrast a function call normally returns control. The jumped-to locations are usually identified using labels, though some languages use line numbers. At the machine code level, a goto is a form of branch or jump statement, in some cases combined with a stack adjustment. Many languages support the goto statement, and many do not (see § language support). The structured program theorem proved that the goto statement is not necessary to write programs that can be expressed as flow charts; some combination of the three programming constructs of sequence, selection/choice, and repetition/iteration are sufficient for any computation that can be performed by a Turing machine, with the caveat that code duplication and additional variables may need to be introduced.In the past there was considerable debate in academia and industry on the merits of the use of goto statements. Use of goto was formerly common, but since the advent of structured programming in the 1960s and 1970s its use has declined significantly. The primary criticism is that code that uses goto statements is harder to understand than alternative constructions. Goto remains in use in certain common usage patterns, but alternatives are generally used if available. Debates over its (more limited) uses continue in academia and software industry circles.

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1. Goto

   Goto is a statement found in many computer programming languages. It performs a one-way transfer of control to another line of code; in contrast a function call normally returns control. The jumped-to locations are usually identified using labels, though some languages use line numbers. At the machine code level, a goto is a form of branch or jump statement. Many languages support the goto statement, and many do not; see language support for discussion. The structured program theorem proved that the goto statement is not necessary to write programs; some combination of the three programming constructs of sequence, selection/choice, and repetition/iteration are sufficient for any computation that can be performed by a Turing machine. However, goto is used on machine code level, to implement these constructs. In the past there was considerable debate in academia and industry on the merits of the use of goto statements. Use of goto was formerly common, but since the advent of structured programming in the 1960s and 1970s its use has declined significantly. The primary criticism is that code that uses goto statements is harder to understand than alternative constructions. Goto remains in use in certain common usage patterns, but alternatives are generally used if available.

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1. GOTO

   What does GOTO stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the GOTO acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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1. GOTO

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Goto is ranked #9803 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Goto surname appeared 3,302 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Goto.
   
   50.6% or 1,673 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   37.7% or 1,247 total occurrences were Asian.
   6% or 200 total occurrences were White.
   4.1% or 136 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.1% or 38 total occurrences were Black.
   0.2% or 8 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

How to pronounce GOTO?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say GOTO in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of GOTO in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of GOTO in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of GOTO in a Sentence

1. Ken Thompson:

   If you want to go somewhere, goto is the best way to get there.

2. Yasuhide Nakayama:

   I hope we can all firmly work hard and join hands to cooperate, and for the two countries (Japan and Jordan) to cooperate, in order for us to see the day when the Jordanian pilot and our Japanese national Mr. Goto, can both safely return to their own countries with a smile on their faces.

3. Ray Simard:

   Goto, n.: A programming tool that exists to allow structured programmers to complain about unstructured programmers.

4. Yoshihide Suga:

   This is an outrageous and unacceptable act, we strongly demand the prompt release of the remaining Mr. Kenji Goto, without harm.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goto
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=GOTO
3. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html