Should I use return/continue statement instead of if-else?

Question

In C, C++ and C# when using a condition inside a function or loop statement it\'s possible to use a continue or return statement as early as possible and g

Answer 1

I generally use the if-return method when jumping out of a method or loop because there is nothing to be done.

If the body is longer because substantial work is being done, I suggest using if-else and maybe using #region to give blocks a sensible name and have them easily collapsable for people to study the control flow. That or make separate methods :)