The while Loop
Learn about the essential features and usage of 'while' loops for effective iteration in programming.
The while loop keeps iterating over a certain set of operations as long as a certain condition holds True. It operates using the following logic:
While this condition is true, keep the loop running.
Structure
In a for loop, the number of iterations is fixed since we know the size of the sequence. On the other hand, a while loop is not always restricted to a fixed range. Its execution is based solely on the condition associated with it.
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The while loop in action
Here's a simple example of a while loop in Python that prints the numbers from 1 to 5. Note that the while statement also ends in a colon, similar to the ...
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