Java Loop Efficiency. if-continue OR if -

the question being thought today while completing task loop efficiency..

lets say. have array {'a','x','a','a'} , loop should avoid 'x' element wonder how these 2 approach differ in term of efficiency - not taking while or do-while or loops differentiation

char[] arrexample = {'a','x','a','a'}; for(int idx = 0; idx<arrexample.length; idx++){     if(arrexample[idx] == 'x')         continue;      system.out.println(arrexample[idx]); } 

and common loop this

char[] arrexample = {'a','x','a','a'}; for(int idx = 0; idx<arrexample.length; idx++){     if(arrexample[idx] != 'x')         system.out.println(arrexample[idx]); } 

so.. expert comments pleased. thanks!

even if went nonoptimized byte-code, identical. there's 2 real differences. first placement of jump statement, jump statement still executed same number of times. also, == , != operators both atomic operator, taking same amount of time execute both.

as said before, use whatever makes sense you. i'd have admit, continue statement version rather awkward read.