Is there a "goto" statement in Bash?
I know it is considered bad practice, but I need specifically a "goto".
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Is there a "goto" statement in Bash?
I know it is considered bad practice, but I need specifically a "goto".
No, there is not; see §3.2.4 “Compound Commands” in the Bash Reference Manual for information about the control structures that do exist. In particular, note the mention of
breakandcontinue, which aren’t as flexible asgoto, but are more flexible in Bash than in some languages, and may help you achieve what you want. (Whatever it is that you want . . .)