What is the purpose of 'goto' in C?

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goto statement is used to jump from one part of code to another. It can also be used as a loop alternative. but it is not recommended to use goto statement because it makes the program very complex.
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Goto statement in C is a jump statement that is used to jump from one part of the code to any other part of the code in C. Goto statement helps in altering the normal flow of the program according to our needs.
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