How to Pronounce "goto"

word

ˈɡoʊˌtu/, /ˈɡoʊtoʊ

GOH-too

ˈɡəʊtuː

GOH-too

Definition

In programming, 'goto' is a command that makes the program jump to another part of the code, skipping the normal order.

American English

ˈɡoʊˌtu/, /ˈɡoʊtoʊ

British English

ˈɡəʊtuː

GOH-too

The old BASIC language uses goto to move to a different line.

You should avoid using goto in your code.

Some early programming books taught beginners to use goto.

When I see goto in code, I know it’s probably old school.