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Python Loops Explained

The document provides an overview of loops in Python, focusing on while and for loops, their syntax, and use cases. It explains how loops automate repetitive tasks, iterate through data structures, and includes examples and common errors associated with loops. Additionally, it discusses loop control statements and the use of else with loops, emphasizing the importance of mastering these concepts for efficient programming.

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Python Loops Explained

The document provides an overview of loops in Python, focusing on while and for loops, their syntax, and use cases. It explains how loops automate repetitive tasks, iterate through data structures, and includes examples and common errors associated with loops. Additionally, it discusses loop control statements and the use of else with loops, emphasizing the importance of mastering these concepts for efficient programming.

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Yogesh Tyagi

@ytyagi782

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Loops in Python: Mastering


While Loops & For Loops

Learn how to efficiently repeat tasks and


iterate through data using Python's powerful
looping constructs: while and for loops.
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What are Loops in Python?

Loops allow you to execute a block of code


multiple times, either for a fixed number of
iterations or until a specific condition is met.

Why use loops?


Automates repetitive tasks.
Simplifies working with data structures like
lists and dictionaries.
Helps iterate over a range of values or
sequences efficiently.
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Types of Loops in Python

Python provides two primary types of


loops:

Repeats a block of code as


long as a condition is True.
While
Loop Example: Keep asking for user
input until it's valid.

Iterates over a sequence


(like a list, tuple, or string) or a
For range of numbers.
Loop Example: Process each item in
a list.
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While Loop – Introduction

The while loop repeatedly executes a block of code


as long as the given condition is True.

Syntax

The condition is checked before


Key each iteration.
Features If the condition becomes False, the
loop stops.
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While Loop – Example

Example

Basic While Loop

The loop starts with count = 1.


The condition count <= 5 is
Explanation: checked before each iteration.
The loop stops when count
exceeds 5.
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While Loop – Infinite Loops

A while loop can accidentally run forever if the


condition never becomes False.

Example

Fix: Ensure the loop has a mechanism to update


variables and eventually end.
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For Loop – Introduction

The for loop iterates over a sequence (like a


list, string, or range) and executes a block of
code for each element in the sequence.

Syntax

Automatically stops when the


sequence is fully iterated.
Key Best suited for situations where the
Features: number of iterations is
predetermined.
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For Loop – Example

The for loop iterates over a sequence (like a


list, string, or range) and executes a block of
code for each element in the sequence.

Example 1: Iterating Over a List

The loop iterates over each element


in the fruits list.
Explanation
Each element is assigned to fruit
during each iteration.

Output
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For Loop – Range Function


The range() function generates a sequence of
numbers, commonly used in for loops.

Syntax:

start: Starting number (default is 0).


stop: End (exclusive).
step: Increment (default is 1).

Example

Output
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Loop Control Statements

Python provides special statements to control


the flow of loops:

Immediately exits the loop.

break

Skips the current iteration and


moves to the next.

continue

A placeholder that does nothing.

pass
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While vs. For Loop

While For

Use Case

Repeats until a Iterates over


condition is False. sequences or ranges.

Condition

Must be explicitly Must be explicitly


defined. defined.

Common Use Cases

Indeterminate Determinate
iterations (e.g., user iterations (e.g.,
input). processing lists).
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Nested Loops

Loops can be nested inside


each other to handle complex
scenarios.

Example

The outer loop runs 3 times, and for


Explanation each iteration, the inner loop runs 2
times.
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Using Else with Loops

In Python, else can be used with loops to execute


a block of code after the loop finishes normally.

Example with for

Example with while:


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Common Errors in Loops

Infinite Loops in while:


Forgetting to update the condition variable leads to
infinite loops.

Index Errors in for:

Accessing elements outside the sequence range.

Misusing break and continue:

Forgetting how they affect loop flow can lead to


unexpected behavior.
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Wrap-Up

"Mastering Loops for Efficient Python


Programming"
Loops are fundamental for automating
repetitive tasks and iterating over data
structures. Use while for flexible, condition-
driven loops and for for sequence-based
iterations. Experiment with control statements
and nested loops to build powerful logic.
Happy coding!
Yogesh Tyagi
@ytyagi782

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