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Iterative Structure

Iterative structures like loops are fundamental programming constructs that allow repeating a code block multiple times based on conditions. There are two primary loop types in Python: while loops, which execute the code block while a condition is true, and for loops, which iterate over elements in an iterable like a list. Loops enable automating repetitive tasks, processing arrays, traversing data structures, and implementing algorithms to write efficient and maintainable code.

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Iterative Structure

Iterative structures like loops are fundamental programming constructs that allow repeating a code block multiple times based on conditions. There are two primary loop types in Python: while loops, which execute the code block while a condition is true, and for loops, which iterate over elements in an iterable like a list. Loops enable automating repetitive tasks, processing arrays, traversing data structures, and implementing algorithms to write efficient and maintainable code.

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ITERATIVE STRUCTURE

Iterative structures, commonly known as loops, are fundamental programming


constructs that allow you to repeat a code block multiple times based on specified
conditions. They are essential for automating repetitive tasks and controlling
program flow. This guide provides an introduction to iterative structures in
Python, explains their syntax and usage, demonstrates code snippets illustrating
their placement, discusses different types of loops, and highlights the importance
of loops in programming.

Syntax and Usage


In Python, there are two primary types of loops: while and for. Each loop type has
its own syntax and is suitable for different scenarios.

1. while loop:
1 while condition:
2 # Code block to be executed
The while loop evaluates the condition before executing the code block. If the
condition is true, the code block is executed, and the loop continues. If the
condition is false initially, the code block is never executed.

2. for loop:
1 for item in iterable:
2 # Code block to be executed
The for loop in Python is used to iterate over elements of an iterable (e.g., list,
tuple, string, dictionary, etc.). It executes the code block for each item in the
iterable. The loop automatically stops when all elements have been processed.

Examples
Let's see some examples of using iterative structures in Python:

1. while loop example:


Code

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count = 0
while count < 5:
print("Count:", count)
count += 1

Execute code
2. for loop example:
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fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]
for fruit in fruits:
print("I like", fruit)
Execute code
Importance of Iterative Structures
Iterative structures are fundamental building blocks in programming. They allow you
to repeat code blocks based on conditions, which helps automate repetitive tasks
and control program flow. Loops enable you to process arrays, traverse data
structures, validate input, implement algorithms, and perform various other tasks
efficiently. Understanding and mastering loop structures is essential for writing
efficient and maintainable code.

Conclusion
Iterative structures, such as while and for loops, are powerful constructs that
enable you to repeat code blocks based on specified conditions in Python. They
provide flexibility and control over program flow, allowing you to automate
repetitive tasks and handle various scenarios. By using loops effectively, you can
improve the efficiency, readability, and maintainability of your Python code.

Understanding the syntax, usage, and differences between loop types is crucial for
writing effective code. With practice and experience, you can leverage iterative
structures to write robust and efficient Python programs.

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