Don't be afraid: goto hell

Salle Amphi "Bleu de Sassenage" Auditoire Tout le monde Time Slot Vendredi 14:45 - 15:25 (10/04/2026)
Description

"What?! A conference about goto in 2026?!
Come on, we all know it's evil and should never be used!"

Really? Never? Everyone? Are you sure?

How would you explain this to a junior developer?
In a factual, objective way, with arguments, without falling into dogma or "it's ugly".

What if I told you there are cases where using goto is relevant?
And even cases where it's preferable to alternatives?
Situations where maintainers of major projects use it consciously?

In this talk, we'll use the seemingly simple example of goto as a lens to explore the importance of critical/analytical mind.
Let's use it to form our own informed opinions!

Durée de la conférence
40 min
Pré-requis (concepts ou connaissances particulières à connaître)

Read and understand code, including PHP.

Ce que le public aura appris après avoir assisté à cette conférence

Among other things:

  • Developing critical/analytical mind
  • Building factual arguments rather than repeating mantras
  • The importance of understanding where rules and dogmas come from
  • Recognizing situations where goto can be a relevant solution (and why)
  • Conveying technical knowledge objectively and with solid arguments
  • The importance of knowing the tools we use

Présenté par

beram

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