My boss keeps mentioning nonchalantly that bad programmers use break and continue in loops.I use them all the time because they make sense; let me show you the inspiration:function verify(object) {    if (object->value < 0) return false;    if (object->value > object->max_value) return false;    if (object->name == ) return false;    ...}The point here is that first the function checks that the conditions are correct, then executes the actual functionality. IMO same applies with loops:while (primary_condition) {    if (loop_count > 1000) break;    if (time_exect > 3600) break;    if (this->data == undefined) continue;    if (this->skip == true) continue;    ...}I think this makes it easier to read & debug; but I also don't see a downside.
Are `break` and `continue` bad programming practices?
coding style;language agnostic;syntax;readability;control structures
When used at the start of a block, as first checks made, they act like preconditions, so it's good.When used in the middle of the block, with some code around, they act like hidden traps, so it's bad.