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Class 12 IT - Comprehensive Notes on Iterative Statements

### Iterative Statements: In-Depth Explanation

**What is Iteration?**

- Iteration is the repetition of a block of code until a specified condition is satisfied.

- It is a fundamental concept in programming that helps to perform repetitive tasks efficiently.

---

### Types of Iterative Constructs (Loops)

1. **For Loop**

- Used when the number of iterations is fixed or known beforehand.

- **Syntax:**

```python

for variable in range(start, stop, step):

# Code block to execute

```

- **Parameters of range():**

- `start`: The starting value (default is 0).

- `stop`: The end value (loop stops before this value).

- `step`: The increment or decrement value (default is 1).

- **Example:**

```python

for i in range(1, 6):


print(i)

```

**Output:** 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

- **Use Case:** Printing numbers, iterating over lists, etc.

---

2. **While Loop**

- Used when the number of iterations is not fixed and depends on a condition.

- **Syntax:**

```python

while condition:

# Code block to execute

```

- **Example:**

```python

count = 1

while count <= 5:

print(count)

count += 1

```

**Output:** 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

- **Use Case:** Waiting for user input, processing data until a condition is met.

---
3. **Nested Loops**

- Definition: Loops within loops.

- **Example:**

```python

for i in range(1, 4):

for j in range(1, 4):

print(f"i={i}, j={j}")

```

**Output:** Prints all combinations of i and j.

---

### Special Loop Features

1. **Break Statement**

- Exits the loop immediately, regardless of the condition.

- **Example:**

```python

for i in range(5):

if i == 3:

break

print(i)

```

**Output:** 0, 1, 2

2. **Continue Statement**
- Skips the current iteration and proceeds to the next.

- **Example:**

```python

for i in range(5):

if i == 2:

continue

print(i)

```

**Output:** 0, 1, 3, 4

3. **Else Clause in Loops**

- Runs if the loop completes all iterations without a break.

- **Example:**

```python

for i in range(3):

print(i)

else:

print("Loop finished!")

```

**Output:** 0, 1, 2, Loop finished!

---

### Advanced Topics

1. **Loop Control with Conditions**

- Combining conditions within loops to create complex iterations.


- **Example:**

```python

for i in range(1, 11):

if i % 2 == 0:

print(f"{i} is even")

else:

print(f"{i} is odd")

```

2. **Infinite Loops**

- Loops that continue indefinitely until stopped manually.

- **Example:**

```python

while True:

print("This is an infinite loop")

```

3. **Nested Loop with Break**

- Break out of inner loops while outer loops continue.

- **Example:**

```python

for i in range(1, 4):

for j in range(1, 4):

if j == 2:

break

print(f"i={i}, j={j}")

```
---

### Importance of Iterative Statements

- Simplify repetitive tasks.

- Essential for handling large data sets.

- Enable dynamic solutions to complex problems.

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