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While Loop

The while loop allows repeating a block of code as long as a condition is true. It has a simple syntax of "while condition: code block" and checks the condition before each iteration. Common uses of while loops include reading input, validating user input, traversing data structures, and implementing algorithms that require repeated execution. Understanding while loops is crucial for writing efficient Python code that can automate repetitive tasks and control program flow based on changing conditions.

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While Loop

The while loop allows repeating a block of code as long as a condition is true. It has a simple syntax of "while condition: code block" and checks the condition before each iteration. Common uses of while loops include reading input, validating user input, traversing data structures, and implementing algorithms that require repeated execution. Understanding while loops is crucial for writing efficient Python code that can automate repetitive tasks and control program flow based on changing conditions.

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WHILE LOOP

The while loop is a fundamental iterative structure in Python programming that


allows you to repeat a code block as long as a specified condition is true. It
provides a simple and flexible way to perform repetitive tasks and control program
flow based on conditions. This guide explains the syntax and usage of the while
loop in Python, provides code snippets demonstrating their placement and use, and
discusses the importance of using while loops in programming.

Illustration
While Loop

Syntax and Usage


The syntax of the while loop in Python is as follows:

1 while condition:
2 # Code block to be executed
The condition is evaluated before each iteration of the loop. If the condition is
true, the code block is executed. If the condition is false initially, the code
block is skipped, and the loop terminates without executing any statements.

The condition can be any expression that evaluates to a boolean value (True or
False). The loop continues executing the code block as long as the condition
remains true. If the condition becomes false during the execution of the code
block, the loop terminates, and program control moves to the next statement after
the loop.

Examples: Code Snippets


1. Basic while loop example:
1 count = 0
2
3 while count < 5:
4 print("Count:", count)
5 count += 1
In this example, the loop continues executing the code block as long as the count
is less than 5. It prints the value of count and increments it by 1 in each
iteration.

2. Condition becoming false initially:


1 num = 10
2
3 while num < 5:
4 print("This statement is never executed")
Since the condition num < 5 is false initially, the code block is skipped, and the
loop terminates immediately without executing any statements.

Importance of While Loops


While loops are essential in programming as they allow you to repeat a code block
until a specified condition becomes false. They provide a powerful mechanism for
executing repetitive tasks and implementing dynamic behavior in your programs.
While loops are commonly used for tasks such as reading input, validating user
input, traversing data structures, and implementing algorithms that require
repeated execution.

By using while loops effectively, you can automate repetitive processes, control
program flow based on changing conditions, and make your code more efficient and
flexible.

Conclusion
The while loop is a fundamental construct in Python programming that enables you to
repeat a code block as long as a specified condition remains true. It provides a
flexible way to perform repetitive tasks and control program flow based on
conditions. Understanding the syntax and usage of while loops is crucial for
writing efficient and maintainable code.

By using while loops effectively, you can streamline your programs, automate
repetitive tasks, and handle various scenarios with ease.

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